Thompson wants you to be an Aviva First Timer
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyKANE Thompson loved his first taste of Aviva Premiership Rugby action last season, but the Newcastle Falcons lock insists that was only just the beginning.
Sport picture of the day: Rugby World Cup rainbow
1 decade ago by The GuardianNot only were the supporters at Leicester City Stadium treated to a stupendous fightback by Romania from 15-0 down to triumph 17-15 over Canada, there was also a rainbow shining over the arena during the...
England tickets up for sale but World Cup organisers stay upbeat
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Saturday’s Pool A clash with Uruguay is now a dead rubber• Fans decide to sell their tickets after Australia defeatRugby World Cup organisers have said that the vast majority of fans who have bought...
Exeter Chiefs duo Slade and Nowell start for England
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyExeter Chiefs duo Henry Slade and Jack Nowell will make their Rugby World Cup debuts in Saturday's final Pool A game against Uruguay at the City of Manchester Stadium.
Michael Hooper suspended for Australia’s Rugby World Cup clash with Wales
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Hooper was cited for an act of foul play against England• World Rugby said in a statement that Hooper admitted the offenceAustralia will be without Michael Hooper for Saturday’s Pool A decider...
O'Callaghan ready to play big role
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyNew Warriors signing Donncha O'Callaghan believes he can play a huge role in Warriors' first season back in the Aviva Premiership.
Wood adamant that England will recover
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyEngland may have exited this Rugby World Cup at the group stages but Northampton Saints flanker Tom Wood is convinced they have the mental strength to quickly bounce back.
Rugby World Cup 2015: talking points from the weekend’s action
1 decade ago by The GuardianStuart Lancaster’s England days are numbered, Victor Matfield’s place in his own team is under threat, and should Japan have gone for a bonus point?Stuart Lancaster always knew what the score would...
England’s Stuart Lancaster: Cup exit ‘will sit with us all forever’
1 decade ago by The GuardianCoach says England’s Rugby World Cup elimination left raw emotions and ‘I don’t think I’ll ever come to terms with it’A devastated Stuart Lancaster has admitted, amid increasing speculation over...
Match Reaction: Ireland 16 Italy 9
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyIreland are into the last eight of the Rugby World Cup but head coach Joe Schmidt admits his side must improve if they want to top Pool D.
