Russell encouraged by Scotland progress
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsFinn Russell believes Scotland are on the up after showing signs of improvement in their World Cup warm-up matches.
Castrogiovanni feels for injured stars
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyItaly prop Martin Castrogiovanni has said playing top players in warm-up matches so close to the World Cup is something that has to happen.
Risk of injuries in warm-up matches is worth taking, insists Martin Castrogiovanni
1 decade ago by IRBItaly prop laments loss of Wales pair Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb but says players need matches to be at peak fitness for the tournament
Risk of injuries in warm-up matches is worth taking, insists Martin Castrogiovanni
1 decade ago by IRBItaly prop laments loss of Wales pair Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb but says players need matches to be at peak fitness for the tournament
Wednesday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyGatland defends selection for Italy game: Wales boss Warren Gatland has defended his decision to play Rhys Webb and Leigh Halfpenny so close to the Rugby World Cup.Both players suffered major injuries...
Gatland hits back at critics after injury blow
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWarren Gatland has hit back at criticism of his decision to play Leigh Halfpenny in Saturday's victory against Italy, saying the knee injury that has ruled the Wales full-back out of the World Cup was...
Halfpenny played with bandaged knee at his own insistence, says Gatland
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Wales coach defends fielding full-back, who is now out of World Cup• ‘You cannot protect everyone and it is always a balance’Warren Gatland has defended his decision to play Leigh Halfpenny against...
More Ireland v Italy RWC Tickets On Sale
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsFans now have further opportunities to buy tickets for all five Rugby World Cup 2015 matches at the Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park via tickets.rugbyworldcup.com. Those games include Ireland's Pool...
Italy sweat on Sergio Parisse fitness
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumItaly sweat on Sergio Parisse fitness
Warren Gatland defends decision to play 'strapped' Leigh Halfpenny against Italy
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWarren Gatland has defended his decision to play Leigh Halfpenny in Wales' final World Cup warm-up game against Italy.
