Paul O'Connell's new club Toulon hit with doping allegations
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyReports in France alleged Toulon players had been supplied with anabolic steroids but Boudjellal moved quickly to deny those claims.
Ashton doubts Burgess selection
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyRejected England winger Chris Ashton doubts whether Sam Burgess is ready to compete at the Rugby World Cup.The high-profile star crossed codes earlier this year and has made England’s final squad for...
New Zealand’s Graham Henry: how I learned to win the Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by The GuardianHe was the most experienced coach in world rugby, but the All Black veteran needed to change his outlook before he oversaw a World Cup triumphGraham Henry looks down at the grass of Eden Park. So many...
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny ruled out of Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by The Guardian• WRU confirms Halfpenny ruptured right knee ligaments • Toulon player expected to be out for six months with injuryWales full-back Leigh Halfpenny will miss the Rugby World Cup after suffering an...
Leigh Halfpenny to miss RWC through injury
1 decade agoThe Welsh Rugby Union have confirmed that Leigh Halfpenny has ruptured his knee ligaments and will be out for at least six months which will see him miss the World Cup.L’Equipe earlier reported that...
How France 'choked' the All Blacks
1 decade ago by IRBIn the first part of an abridged interview from World Rugby TV, former France defence coach Dave Ellis reflects on his time with Les Bleus at the Rugby World Cup in 2003 and 2007.
We'll be alright on the night, says O'Mahony
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsFlanker Peter O'Mahony has played down the significance of Ireland's defeat to England in their World Cup warm-up match at the weekend.
Highlights: France vs Scotland
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance just about clinch victory in the end after a very average performance at the Stade de France. Scotland led for most of the match thanks to Laidlaw's boot and a runaway try by Seymour. But with 5...
Tom Wood inspires England against Ireland but home comforts prove vital
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Wood says playing at home will be ‘a huge advantage’ in World Cup• England are unbeaten in seven Tests at TwickenhamThe next time England run out at Twickenham it will be for real. No more dress...
Scotland’s Greig Laidlaw takes heart from the narrow defeat by France
1 decade ago by The Guardian• France 19-16 Scotland• Scotland captain said there were building blocks for World CupFor Scotland there is little consolation in the fact that they deserved a victory in Paris more than England a...
