Ireland's veteran warrior Paul O'Connell stands firmly in the way of England and Six Nations glory in Dublin
1 decade ago by The TelegraphTo get past Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Sunday, England have first got to get past Paul O’Connell. Not so much for what he is as a player, albeit a damn fine second-row forward, but...
NatWest Schools Cup 2014-15: Warwick the under-15 kings plot route to third successive championship
1 decade ago by The TelegraphUnder-15 NatWest Schools Cup kings Warwick are already through to the semi-finals – at Allianz Park on March 8 – for a third successive year, but must wait on the result between the delayed match...
Jamie Roberts could be released early from his three-year contract with Racing Metro
1 decade ago by The TelegraphWarren Gatland, Wales and perhaps the struggling Cardiff Blues have been given reason for cheer with reports from France indicating that Jamie Roberts might be released early from his three-year contract...
McGeechan: Halfpenny crucial for Wales win
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyFormer British & Irish Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan believes Leigh Halfpenny could hold the key to success for Wales ahead of their clash with France in Paris next week.
Law discussion: Scrums v high octane
1 decade ago by Rugby 365SANZAR held a camp in Sydney to prepare referees for 2015 Super Rugby. Recently Lyndon Bray held a media question session on refereeing for the advent of 2015's Super Rugby. There was a lot of emphasis...
Super Rugby Round 2 Review - Team Of The Week And More
1 decade ago by Len KaplanMan of the Match: Here are my selections for Round 2. How do my views compare with your assessment of the games? Chiefs v Brumbies: Liam Messam(Chiefs) Rebels v Waratahs: Kurtley Beale(Waratahs) Bulls...
Howley 'brilliant' choice for Blues
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLegendary Wales flanker Martyn Williams says national attack coach Rob Howley would be a "brilliant" successor to Cardiff Blues boss Mark Hammett. But ex-Blues star Williams believes former Wales...
Relief over joy for Gold
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Gary Gold signed a sigh of relief when his team managed to bounce back and score an unlikely bonus point at a flooded Kings Park against the Lions.
Gold relieved with first Sharks win
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSharks director of rugby Gary Gold was relieved after his team managed to overcome the Lions with a bonus-point victory at a rain-drenched King's Park in Durban on Saturday.
Sharks bounce back with bonus-point win
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumMarcell Coetzee scored two tries as the Sharks claimed a 29-12 bonus-point win over the Lions in Durban. Akona Ndungane and Cobus Reinach also touched down for the home side with Patrick Lambie kicking...
