Rugby World Cup shows northern hemisphere must change its ways | Robert Kitson
1 decade ago by The GuardianNew Zealand, Australia and Japan have demonstrated how the best rugby is currently played, with particular lessons for EnglandFirst things first: this has been a fabulous Rugby World Cup in terms of extending...
BOD reviews the #RWC2015 quarter finals
1 decade agoBrian O'Driscoll gives us his opinions on a weekend of action packed rugby with upsets, close calls, thrashings and one dubious refereeing decision. On Saturday, South Africa snatched a late win from...
What a difference one or two key players make
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auIreland’s 43-20 loss to Argentina demonstrates just how much the loss of one or two players can affect the outcome. Without their great captain and leader Paul O’Connell and flyhalf Johnny...
World Cup Highlights: Ireland 20-43 Argentina
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldWatch official World Cup highlights of Argentina's victory over IrelandWatch official World Cup highlights of Argentina's victory over Ireland
New Zealand’s demolition of France draws line through 2007 calamity | Graham Henry
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe All Blacks were superb in their quarter-final, presenting closure at last for the defeat in Cardiff eight years ago, but the fallen Celtic nations can exit with their heads held high after a weekend...
Aguero and Maradona expected at Argentina semifinal
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumAguero and Maradona expected at Argentina semifinal
Australia: What We Learned
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAttitude is important. Attitude can be decisive. They may deny it vehemently, but one doesn’t need to be a mind-reader to determine that Australia approached their quarter-final against Scotland...
'Broken Shamrock' – Argentinian media react to World Cup victory over Ireland
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWhile Ireland pore over what went wrong in yesterday's World Cup quarter-final defeat, the media reaction in Argentina has naturally been one of euphoria.
Heaslip - We Didn't Make Life Easy For Ourselves
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain Jamie Heaslip pinpointed his side’s poor start as a major factor in their World Cup exit to Argentina.The Six Nations champions were in the end thrashed 43-20 as Argentina’s attacking...
