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One year to go: How do the Rugby World Cup contenders rank?

1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog

With exactly a year to go until the start of the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England, let’s take a look at how the likely main contenders (taken from top eight in current IRB rankings) might fare in a year’s...

Philippe Saint-Andrés indecision leaves French rugby in turmoil | The Breakdown

1 decade ago by The Guardian

A version of footballs financial fair play could help the French rugby team to improve as the World Cup clock ticks down Six months to save France or were knackered, says PM, ran a headline this week....

Tipuric close to long-awaited comeback

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Justin Tipuric is in line to make his long-awaited comeback from injury this week after returning to training with his club side the Ospreys.

'England are World Cup contenders'

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

With exactly a year to go until the 2015 World Cup in England, the hosts look the biggest threat to defending champions New Zealand. The All Blacks may be red-hot favourites to lift the Webb...

Henry warns referees could hamper All Blacks title defence

1 decade ago by TVNZ New Zealand

Referees could play a part in the chances of the All Blacks retaining the Rugby World Cup next year. Sir Graham Henry believes there are a couple of highlighted aspects that may trouble their ability...

Graham Henry has 'no doubt' over Dan Carter

1 decade ago by The Press

Sir Graham Henry would pick Dan Carter for the next World Cup though admits the veteran first-five now needs to earn his starting position ahead of two young "world class" alternatives in Aaron Cruden...

RWC Gold: England answer their critics

1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 2015

As sporting turnarounds go, England’s transformation from a team in total disarray to Rugby World Cup finalists in the space of five short weeks at Rugby World Cup 2007 takes some beating. Brian...

Prince Harry, Honorary President of ER 2015

1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 2015

With one year to go to Rugby World Cup 2015, Prince Harry has been appointed as Honorary President of England Rugby 2015, the organising committee delivering Rugby World Cup 2015. Prince Harry is a...

Prince Harry, Honorary President of ER 2015

1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 2015

With one year to go to Rugby World Cup 2015, Prince Harry has been appointed as Honorary President of England Rugby 2015, the organising committee delivering Rugby World Cup 2015. Prince Harry is a...

Prince Harry, Honorary President of ER 2015

1 decade ago by IRB

With one year to go to Rugby World Cup 2015, Prince Harry has been appointed as Honorary President of England Rugby 2015, the organising committee delivering Rugby World Cup 2015. Prince Harry is a...