World Rugby chief Brett Gosper upsets Wales by saying he wants England to reach World Cup quarter-final
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsBrett Gosper, the chief executive of World Rugby, has reportedly caused upset within the Welsh Rugby Union by tweeting a message indicating that does not want England to be knocked out at the pool stages...
England must bounce back - Youngs
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsBen Youngs has called on England to keep their Six Nations dream alive as they build towards the World Cup. Stuart Lancaster's side had their Grand Slam hopes crushed by a 19-9 defeat...
Fiji claim Pacific Nations Cup 2015 crown
1 decade ago by IRBFiji sent out a Rugby World Cup warning to their Pool A rivals England, Australia, Wales and Uruguay after a ruthless display of finishing saw them claim the Pacific Nations Cup 2015 title at the expense...
Samoa hold slight edge in rankings
1 decade ago by IRBOnly a fraction of a rating point separates World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2015 title protagonists Samoa and Fiji in the latest rankings.
Hosts Japan into quarters in Tokyo
1 decade ago by IRBDefending Tokyo champions Fiji and South Africa book their place in the Cup quarter-finals with 100 per cent records, while Japan reach first Cup competition since 2000.
Ireland continue to climb rankings
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland's victory over England in the Six Nations means they are once again the leading northern hemisphere nation in the latest World Rankings. Ireland reclaimed the mantle after a 19-9 victory, in...
England miss key pre-World Cup goal as ranking slips after Ireland loss
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsEngland appear almost certain to fail to achieve one of the key targets set by the Rugby Football Union of securing a place in the top two of the rankings ahead of hosting the World Cup in September. ...
Rugby World Cup 2015 - 200 Days To Go
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsWith just 200 days to go until England and Fiji get Rugby World Cup 2015 underway at Twickenham on September 18, rugby fans everywhere are starting the final countdown to this year's tournament.
Remarkable referee dies
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Before France played Wales at Stade de France on Saturday, France paid its respects to remarkable rugby referee, Bernard Marie, the first Frenchman to referee a Five Nations - as it was then - match. ...
Harlequins sign back-row Talei
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsHarlequins have signed back-row forward Netani Talei on a deal until the end of the season. The Fiji international has been with Quins on a short-term deal and has featured in their last three...
