RWC: Philippe Saint-Andre Wants To ‘Unnerve’ Irish
1 decade ago by Rugby LadPhilippe Saint-Andre has ordered France to go all-out to “unnerve” Ireland and outdo Joe Schmidt’s men at their very own high-ball tactics. France boss Saint-Andre has paired Brice Dulin and Scott...
Centurion Ma’a Nonu adds gloss for All Blacks against Tonga but rust remains
1 decade ago by The GuardianNew Zealand duly booked their quarter-final place but the world champions are still to shake off the ring rust and look to have lost their veteran prop Tony Woodcock.Ahead of them in Cardiff lie the losers...
Stuart Lancaster’s Rugby World Cup pain could eventually be his gain | Graham Henry
1 decade ago by The GuardianEngland’s beleaguered coach is fighting for his job after elimination but, if he comes through this sorry chapter, he will be all the stronger for itSeven of the quarter-finalists were decided before...
Johnny Sexton can take the heat from France, Joe Schmidt claims
1 decade ago by The TimesJoe Schmidt, the Ireland head coach, has backed Johnny Sexton to withstand France’s strong-arm tactics and says he will not...
In Pics: Ireland Training At Newport High School
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIt was a busy day in Ireland camp with the final training session of the week taking place at Newport High School and Joe Schmidt announcing the team to face France at a press conference. Check out some...
Healy back in Ireland side for crunch France clash
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyBritish & Irish Lions prop Cian Healy is back in the starting line-up for Ireland this weekend after Joe Schmidt named his side to take on France in their key World Cup clash.
Irish Rugby TV: Les Kiss & Jamie Heaslip - France Preview
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland assistant coach Les Kiss and number 8 Jamie Heaslip answer questions ahead of Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash with France in Cardiff.
Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Team Announcement Press Conference
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland head coach Joe Schmidt reveals the team to play France and talks about the tightest selection calls, while hooker Rory Best says his Ulster colleague Iain Henderson will be ready to make a big...
Schmidt deviates from the script and Zebo in the cold - Five things we learned from Irish team selection
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt has once again deviated from the consensus script in his selection for Ireland’s Pool D decider with France on Sunday.
Earls will take central role for Ireland
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsKeith Earls will wear the No.13 jersey for Ireland this weekend after Joe Schmidt named his side to take on France in their key World Cup clash.
