Schmidt's Irish strategy risky - Kay
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEx-England star Ben Kay believes Joe Schmidt is focusing Ireland on peaking for their World Cup game against France.
Parisse ruled out of Italy opener
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsItaly captain Sergio Parisse will miss his country's opening Rugby World Cup game against France on 19 September.
Saturday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyTownsend can't wait for Naiyaravoro to arrive: Glasgow Warriors boss Gregor Townsend is eager to get Taqele Naiyaravoro on the field as soon as possible.The Australia international is currently...
Scapegoat Eddie on a hiding to nothing as Biarritz descend into crisis
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentOn the opening day of the ProD2 season in France last month, Eddie O'Sullivan went to work with a pauper's tools.
The Rugby World Cup Team-by-Team Guide: Pool D
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogLast but not least in our series of Rugby World Cup pool guides is Group D, featuring Ireland and perennial New Zealand-bashers, France
France women shut out England for scrappy win
1 decade ago by IRBFrance recorded their second win over England this year with an 11-0 victory over their cross-channel rivals at Le Stade Francis Turcan, Martigues.
Parling says winning Ireland game was crucial
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsGeoff Parling stated it was crucial England beat Ireland in their final warm-up match to ensure they had momentum heading into the World Cup opener against Fiji.
France - the Jekyll and Hyde of world rugby
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comFour years on and the perennial question arises: which France side will turn up at the World Cup?
Italy face tough World Cup task
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comItaly have yet to reach the knockout stages of a Rugby World Cup and it will be a major surprise if they emerge as one of the two quarterfinal qualifiers from a pool also featuring Ireland and France
Same again for England but rivals would cherish a talent like Henry Slade | Dean Ryan
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe versatile Exeter back was the undoubted star of England’s warm-up matches but will struggle to get a look-in at the Rugby World CupThis is the home straight. Seven days from now all 20 teams will...
