New Zealand’s Steve Hansen warns Wales not to hope for 2007-style lapse
1 decade ago by The GuardianHead coach says All Blacks have learned from predecessors’ embarrassing defeat to France in Cardiff seven years ago when they made a quarter-final exit from the World CupIt was the worst of times but...
French connection baffles O'Connell
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyPaul O’Connell has claimed “there’s been nothing done on my behalf” in the wake of rumours linking him with a move to France after next year’s World Cup.
France keeping feet on the ground
1 decade ago by Rugby 365France remain vigilant ahead of Saturday's clash with Argentina despite victories over Fiji and Australia, captain Thierry Dusautoir said on Friday.
300 sleeps to the Rugby World Cup (Part 1)
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWith 300 sleeps until the tournament’s kick-off, what’s the pecking order for the 2015 Rugby World Cup? The pools Group A: England, Fiji, Wales, Uruguay, Australia Group B: Scotland, Japan,...
Paul O'Connell: I don't know where French rumours came from
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentPaul O'Connell has claimed "there's been nothing done on my behalf" in the wake of rumours linking him with a move to France after next year's World Cup.
Rugby Banter Page Weekly Round Up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 17th November: Wood, amongst others, inducted into IRB Hall of Fame:Australia's 1991 World Cup-winning fly half Michael Lynagh and fellow rugby great JPR Williams are among 15 new inductees into...
Wigglesworth back with England and ready to kick into action
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsScrum-half Richard Wigglesworth insists he is primed and ready to help England end their winless streak this weekend against Samoa, citing his regimented kicking game as an important weapon.
France v Argentina Preview
1 decade ago by Ciaran FallonAfter defeating Australia last week France, Philippe Saint-Andre now looks to have steadied the ship after two years of inconsistency. As for Argentina they got back to winning ways winning away to Italy...
Italy v South Africa Preview
1 decade ago by Ciaran FallonSouth Africa got back to winning ways last weekend in an impressive win over England at Twickenham and will now look to continue their November Series with a win against the Italians before finishing their...
Ireland v Australia Preview
1 decade ago by Ciaran FallonAfter Ireland’s win against Georgia and Australia’s defeat to France, Ireland climbed above the Wallabies as the third best side in the world. Joe Schmidt has emphasised that the rankings are just...
