Karmichael Hunt says scandal a blessing
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumKarmichael Hunt has described his cocaine scandal as a "blessing in disguise" as he prepares to return from suspension with the Queensland Reds. The code-hopping star returned to full training with the...
Brian Moore hits out at World Cup TV snub
1 decade ago by The TelegraphBrian Moore has expressed his disappointment at not being selected by ITV to be part of their broadcasting line-up for the World Cup. The BBC commentator, and Telegraph columnist, tweeted: “I’ve...
Waratahs secure Dean Mumm return
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThe NSW Waratahs have secured lock Dean Mumm on a one year contract for the 2016 season. A former Waratah, Mumm earned 95 caps for the Tahs in between 2004-2012, before he joined English Premiership...
England can still win the Rugby World Cup, insists Stuart Lancaster
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsStuart Lancaster, the England head coach, insisted there was still time to transform his side into World Cup champions this year despite his captain, Chris Robshaw, describing the failure to snatch the...
Wales on a mission to be fittest side at the World Cup - and lift the trophy
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThere were a variety of conflicting emotions swirling around the bowels of the Stadio Olimpico in the hours after Wales's rout of Italy. Pride at a job well done, disappointment that it seemed destined...
Jonny Wilkinson poised for role as England World Cup kicking consultant
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJonny Wilkinson is to be given a role as a kicking consultant with England in the build-up to the World Cup, according to reports in France. Wilkinson, who famously kicked England to their World Cup...
Is Michael Cheika blinking at the Welsh and English try-fest?
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auShould Wallaby coach Michael Cheika be concerned Wales scored eight tries and England seven in the final round of the Six Nations at the weekend? Wales, England and Australia are drawn in the same ‘Group...
Matt Toomua is a flyhalf, not an inside centre
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auMatt Toomua is a flyhalf and must play flyhalf if the Wallabies are to have any chance of winning the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Toomua has been in amazing form for the past two seasons when he plays flyhalf,...
Ireland 'blessed' to have Joe Schmidt
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumPaul O'Connell says Ireland's back-to-back Six Nations titles rest entirely on never once questioning taskmaster boss Joe Schmidt's intense methods. Ireland skipper O'Connell hailed head coach Schmidt's...
Wales cut loose in Rome for unbelievable second half against Italy
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpWales produced an unbelievable second half performance against Italy as they chased the Six Nations title, attempting to rack up as many points as possible in Rome. Leading just 14-13 at halftime, they...
