Rugby World Cup 2015: Welsh slow off the mark in snapping up tickets for Millennium Stadium matches
1 decade ago by The TelegraphDoubt was cast on Monday night on the wisdom of Wales co-hosting the Rugby World Cup after their fans failed to join the rush for tickets for the tournament next year. Four days after the 17-day...
Stuart Lancaster's England captain for the World Cup needs to be in place by November internationals
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsChris Robshaw is the face of English rugby. But for how much longer? Last week, Robshaw’s image was plastered all over the 2015 Rugby World Cup marketing campaign ‘Too Big To Miss’, as the...
Niko Matawalu rewards Glasgow character
1 decade ago by The TimesCardiff Blues 12 Glasgow Warriors 33 Do not be fooled by the scoreline; Glasgow Warriors probably just about deserved to scrape through their first away tie of the Guinness PRO12 but, when it really mattered,...
A World Rankings perspective on RWC 2015
1 decade ago by IRBAfter their 14-10 win over South Africa in Wellington, New Zealand have marginally improved their position at the top of the IRB World Rankings by 0. 19 of a rating point to 93. 75. Richie McCaw’s...
A rankings perspective on RWC 2015
1 decade ago by IRBAfter their 14-10 win over South Africa in Wellington, New Zealand have marginally improved their position at the top of the IRB World Rankings by 0. 19 of a rating point to 93. 75. Richie McCaw’s...
A World Rankings perspective on RWC 2015
1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 2015After their 14-10 win over South Africa in Wellington, New Zealand have marginally improved their position at the top of the IRB World Rankings by 0. 19 of a rating point to 93. 75. Richie McCaw’s...
Gatland keeps RWC cards up sleeve
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyCoach Warren Gatland says Wales will make an effort to not reveal their tactics for next year's World Cup during the November Tests and Six Nations. Wales have been drawn alongside England, Australia...
Woeful turn out for Wallabies win on the Gold Coast
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThe Wallabies have vowed to win back the fans after drawing their lowest home Test crowd this century. Only 14,281 patrons turned out at Cbus Super Stadium to watch Australia survive a late Argentine...
Rugby World Cup 2015: the pick of intriguing and affordable match-ups
1 decade ago by The GuardianNew Zealand v Tonga, Wales v Fiji, France v Romania, South Africa v Samoa, Scotland v Japan and more Rugby World Cup games that catch the eye but hopefully will not break the bank South Africas bruising...
Gatland to spring World Cup surprises
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumCoach Warren Gatland has said Wales are keen not to give too much away in the lead up to the World Cup and admits his side will have to produce something new to escape from the tournament's 'Group of...
