Denton: World Cup will not suffer in England's absence
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsDavid Denton is confident the 2015 Rugby World Cup will not suffer without hosts England when the knockout stages get underway.
Sean O’Brien believes Italy struggles will help Ireland against France
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Sunday’s Pool D match decides who avoids New Zealand quarter-final• O’Brien says of Italy game: ‘No harm for Ireland to have Test match like that’The Ireland flanker Sean O’Brien believes...
Lancaster looks to future with England selection
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsEngland head coach Stuart Lancaster admits his team owe the nation a big performance when they finish off their disastrous World Cup campaign against Uruguay on Saturday.
U20 Championship - Day 3 LIVE!
1 decade ago by IRBFollow live coverage from day three of the U20 Championship in Italy.
"Take supplements - take a risk"
1 decade ago by IRBThe future stars of world rugby are educated on the potential dangers of nutritional supplements on Keep Rugby Clean Day at the U20 Championship 2015 in Italy.
Near miss could be blessing in disguise
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentYes, it was a wake-up call, a reality check, and, yes, we did win ugly. Did we deserve to come out on top against Italy on Sunday? Maybe on balance just about but had Josh Furno made it to the corner or,...
Ireland need focus against France to avoid New Zealand, admits Joe Schmidt
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Ireland coach laments decision-making during World Cup win over Italy• ‘We were lucky to escape with the points we need to get out of the pool’Joe Schmidt said there will be no let-up in intensity...
'There will be a pretty nasty review to see where we went wrong' - Brian O'Driscoll on Italian performance
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland’s scare against Italy yesterday came at the perfect time, according to former captain Brian O’Driscoll.
Schmidt Happy
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland boss Joe Schmidt was happy to win ugly after his side held off Italy on Sunday.Keith Earls scored the only try of the match to overtake Brian O’Driscoll as Ireland’s record try scorer...
Five things we’ve learnt: Ireland v Italy
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldIreland edged past a resiliant Italian side yesterday but there are plenty of things to work on, including sloppy handling and poor discipline. Thank goodness for Iain HendersonSea of green: The Olympic...
