Ireland 
Argentina George Hook: Tired Leinster tactics see game crying out for new plan
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIf Argentina was a wake-up call for Ireland, then this will have set alarm bells ringing across Leinster. Everything we feared happened in the humiliation by Wasps.
'I wasn't playing Candy Crush!' - Paul O'Connell on being glued to his iPad during Irish World Cup defeat
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentPaul O’Connell has revealed what exactly he was doing with his iPad as Ireland crashed out of the Rugby World Cup in the heart-breaking defeat to Argentina.
Cronin determined to make impact after Irish disappointment
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt remains one of the mysteries of Ireland's World Cup campaign - why Sean Cronin was sitting alongside Paul O'Connell in a Millennium Stadium box rather than racing in to make an impact against Argentina...
5 great moments of the World Cup
1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby1.Japan defeat the SpringboksMost people will agree that this famous victory takes the top spot as the highlight of the tournament. Japan delivered a courageous and poetic performance that shook the rugby...
Henderson: We paid the price for allowing Argentina to bully us
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIain Henderson has admitted that Ireland allowed Argentina to 'bully' them in their World Cup quarter-final defeat and that the players are now paying the price for that by having to watch the remainder...
Lacey To Referee RWC Bronze Final
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland's John Lacey has been appointed to referee the bronze final (third/fourth place play-off) of the Rugby World Cup between South Africa and Argentina.
Ireland’s Tommy Bowe to miss Six Nations after undergoing knee surgery
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Bowe injured right knee in Ireland’s World Cup defeat by Argentina• Ulster confirm the wing will be sidelined for at least six monthsThe Ireland wing Tommy Bowe will miss this season’s Six Nations...
5 of the best games in this World Cup
1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Japan vs South AfricaUndoubtedly the biggest shock in World Cup history, or even in world sport itself. Japan produced a stunning performance to defeat the Springboks in Brighton 34-32 with a last minute...
Ulster's RWC Injury List
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster have issued the following update on three of their players who suffered injuries while on duty with Ireland at the Rugby World Cup.Tommy Bowe sustained posterior cruciate ligament and meniscal injuries...
New Zealand’s demolition of France draws line through 2007 calamity | Graham Henry
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe All Blacks were superb in their quarter-final, presenting closure at last for the defeat in Cardiff eight years ago, but the fallen Celtic nations can exit with their heads held high after a weekend...
