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Rugby World Cup 2015: Wales legends point the finger at Warren Gatland over Leigh Halfpenny injury

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Mick Cleary: Shane Williams and J?J Williams question why full-back was playing in the final warm-up against Italy last Saturday

Halfpenny out of World Cup

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

Wales were dealt a hammerblow on Monday when fullback Leigh Halfpenny was ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after suffering torn right knee ligaments in a warm-up match against Italy on the weekend.

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny ruled out of Rugby World Cup

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• WRU confirms Halfpenny ruptured right knee ligaments • Toulon player expected to be out for six months with injuryWales full-back Leigh Halfpenny will miss the Rugby World Cup after suffering an...

Halfpenny ruled out of World Cup

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny will miss the World Cup after rupturing knee ligaments in the 23-19 win over Italy on Saturday.

Leigh Halfpenny to miss RWC through injury

1 decade ago

The Welsh Rugby Union have confirmed that Leigh Halfpenny has ruptured his knee ligaments and will be out for at least six months which will see him miss the World Cup.L’Equipe earlier reported that...

Shane Williams: Wales are ‘in mourning’ over World Cup injuries

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb hurt in warm-up win over Italy• ‘This couldn’t have come at a worse time’ says WilliamsShane Williams claims Wales are “in mourning” after Leigh Halfpenny...

We'll be alright on the night, says O'Mahony

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Flanker Peter O'Mahony has played down the significance of Ireland's defeat to England in their World Cup warm-up match at the weekend.

Rugby World Cup: talking points from the latest warm-up matches

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Wales may have played a game too far, England require gloss on their finishing, Samu Manoa is vital if USA Eagles are to soar and Argentina reap rewardsThe third warm-up game turned out to be like the...

Highlights: Wales v Italy

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales managed to crawl over the line here and just about clung on for the victory in the end in what was a hugely scrappy match. The major talking points will be the serious injuries to Rhys Webb and Leigh...

Wales’s worst fears realised after World Cup warm-up too far against Italy

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Wales 23-19 Italy• Gatland counts cost of fielding strong team against ItalyIt may feel like the benefit of hindsight but there was no escaping the sound of the groan that went around Wales late...