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Warren Gatland is scheming for England to be ‘Pool of Death’ fatality | Robert Kitson

1 decade ago by The Guardian

It is an overused phrase yet Pool A is about as close it gets in sport to a deadly group and the Wales coach is in no mood to make Stuart Lancaster’s life easier between now and their Rugby World Cup...

Tuesday Round-Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland announce RWC squad: Joe Schmidt has named his squad to contest the World Cup in England, with injured Cian Healy making the cut. It's good news for Tadgh Furlong, who makes the squad despite just...

Wales announce 31 man squad

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland has announced his 31 man squad which will compete at the Rugby World Cup in England. Out-Half Gareth Anscombe misses out, while injured tight head Samson Lee is included. Out of form...

Picking Madigan to cover scrum-half in World Cup squad would be lunacy

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

All the right things have been said but today the real rugby finally gets under way. What transpired in Cardiff and at the Aviva against the Scots was relevant, but only to a point.

Thursday Round-Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

England set to announce squad: Sam Burgess is expected to be included in England's 31-man squad for the World Cup, which starts next month. Rugby league convert Burgess only made his union debut for...

Wednesday Round-Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hartley for England?: England forwards coach Graham Rowntree hasn’t ruled out a return for hooker Dylan Hartley during the Rugby World Cup. Hartley is currently serving a suspension that means...

Navidi signs new Cardiff deal

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Blues have announced that inspirational back row forward Josh Navidi has pledged his future to the region after today signing a new long-term contract extension.Talismanic forward Navidi...

Fans to pay more than €1,000 for trip to Rugby World Cup crunch clash

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Sports fans hoping to book a last minute trip to the Rugby World Cup can expect to pay over €1,000 for two nights in Cardiff, as travel agents predict tickets for the games will sell out in a matter...

Ex-All Black player appears in court

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

A former New Zealand rugby player appears at Cardiff Magistrates' Court charged with sexual assault.

Skyscanner release RWC flight finder

1 decade ago

Planning to go to the World Cup in England next month? With just over a month to go, Skyscanner have just a released a smart new tool on their website to make planning your journey for cheaper even...