Italy to bid to host 2023 World Cup
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsItaly will bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The Italians face competition from Ireland, while South Africa and the United States are also expected to bid. Governing...
Italy confirm bid to host World Cup in 2023
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumItaly have confirmed they will bid to host Rugby World Cup in 2023, becoming the first nation to cement their opposition to Ireland. The Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) has vowed to formalise its bid...
England's failure to trust Danny Cipriani is baffling
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsDanny Cipriani has another chance to show Stuart Lancaster what he can do on Friday night at Bath - but I am not sure what it is going to take to make Lancaster use him in his England team. Who would...
O'Donnell focused on the present
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby05 March 2015O'Donnell watched Ireland's Grand Slam triumph six years ago from between his fingers in his living room as a raw 21-year-old still emerging with Munster. The eight-cap back-rower...
2015 Six Nations Championship – Round 3 analysis
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAfter another week of Six Nations action, I’m back to analyse each of the matches in detail. Scotland versus Italy The first game of the weekend saw Scotland host Italy in Murrayfield in what is...
Fagerson: Scotland Under-20s high on confidence
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsScotland Under-20s prop Zander Fagerson believes his side have come into their own in their last two matches of the Under-20s Six Nations but warns there is still room for improvement.
Is Hansen right to lament the state of modern rugby?
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogIn a recent interview with WalesOnline, New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen spoke of his “big concerns” for the game of rugby, citing a lack of tries and the way the game is geared in favour of defences...
Brunel backing 'balanced' Italy ahead of Rome return
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsItaly had shown flashes of brilliance in both attack and defence in the first two rounds of the RBS 6 Nations - and head coach Jacques Brunel says they've finally found the best of both worlds.
Brunel backing 'balanced' Italy ahead of Rome return
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsItaly had shown flashes of brilliance in both attack and defence in the first two rounds of the RBS 6 Nations - and head coach Jacques Brunel says they've finally found the best of both worlds.
Briggs: Women's Six Nations is wide open
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsIreland Women are back on track after last Friday's thrilling victory against England Women and skipper Niamh Briggs is adamant the Championship remains up for grabs.
