Ireland secure World Cup progess with laboured win over Italy
1 decade ago by The GuardianThis was not as grim and attritional as some of us had feared. It was worse. It was a match from the old school: attritional, largely risk-free and, particularly in Ireland’s case, too disjointed for...
3 players that impressed today
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyNicolas SanchezThe diminutive Argentine fly half was in imperious form this afternoon, leading his side out of a tight corner to eventually beat Tonga easily. Argentina were under pressure for most of...
Ireland safely into World Cup quarter-finals
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsKeith Earls scored the only try of the game as Ireland booked their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by overcoming a spirited Italy side in London.
Preview: Ireland vs Italy
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 3 in Pool D throws up Ireland's first real test of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. While Romania and Canada posed certain threats of their own, today's opponents Italy offer a much sterner test. Both sides...
England bow out of Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsBernard Foley collected a 28-point haul as Australia beat England 33-13 to knock the hosts out of the Rugby World Cup.
Scotland slip-up against Springboks
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsScotland suffered their first defeat of the Rugby World Cup as Handre Pollard produced a commanding display from fly-half to move South Africa top of Pool B with a 34-16 victory.
Joe Schmidt focusing solely on beating Italy and quarter-final qualification
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Ireland can seal qualification with win on Sunday• Captain Sergio Parisse likely to return for ItaliansJoe Schmidt says he will be happy even if Ireland scrape a narrow and unconvincing win against...
New Zealand v Georgia: Rugby World Cup – as it happened
1 decade ago by The GuardianNew Zealand ran in seven tries, including three from Julian Savea, against a fierce Georgia side but there is plenty of room for improvement from the All Blacks, who are know into the quarter-finalsPaul...
Parisse returns for Italy's crunch clash
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsItaly have been boosted by the return of Sergio Parisse for their crunch World Cup clash against Ireland at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday.
Henshaw returns for Ireland team against Italy
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsRobbie Henshaw will make his World Cup debut in a new Irish midfield named by Joe Schmidt for their pool clash with RBS 6 Nations rivals Italy.
