135 players at Rugby World Cup were not born in country they represented
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Figures show 22% of original squads were born overseas• Argentina the only nation not to have players born elsewhereThe pool stages may be over but the debate over player eligibility at the Rugby...
O'Mahony ruled out of RWC
1 decade ago by RTÉIreland flanker Peter O’Mahony has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with knee ligament damage, the IRFU has confirmed.Captain Paul O'Connell spent Sunday night in hospital with a "significant hamstring...
Family matters: Argentina's star supporter
1 decade ago by IRBBack in 2006 when the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series was still played in George, South Africa, a routine afternoon run for Argentina turned into one of the most inspiring stories in rugby sevens.
Ireland victorious over France but lose key men for Quarter Final
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpIreland beat France 24-9 in a fiery clash in Cardiff that left the Six Nations champions with injuries to key men Jonny Sexton and Paul O'Connell. The latter appears to be out of the tournament, while...
Argentina cruise to victory with nine tries against spirited Namibia
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpArgentina finished the pool stages with an impressive 64-19 victory over Namibia at the Leicester City Stadium on Sunday. Los Pumas scored nine tries to take second place in Pool C, behind New Zealand....
Ireland count cost of historic victory
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland got their extra day's rest and their preferred quarter-final opponent Argentina, but the cost of this magnificent victory over France was so, so high.
Injury leaves O'Connell at end of road
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIf, before this World Cup began, Joe Schmidt did a little stress testing of his squad working out worst-case scenarios, it is unlikely he even contemplating facing Argentina in a quarter-final without...
Match Reaction: Ireland 24 France 9
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyIreland head coach Joe Schmidt is sweating over the fitness of captain Paul O'Connell ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash with Argentina.
