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Rugby World Cup shows northern hemisphere must change its ways | Robert Kitson

1 decade ago by The Guardian

New Zealand, Australia and Japan have demonstrated how the best rugby is currently played, with particular lessons for EnglandFirst things first: this has been a fabulous Rugby World Cup in terms of extending...

Eddie Jones lauds Japan as they return home to hero’s welcome

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• ‘To finish ahead of England is absolutely amazing’• ‘The next chapter is to find players with more talent’Japan have returned home to a hero’s welcome after winning three games at the Rugby...

Rugby World Cup 2015 podcast: Ireland avoid the All Blacks

1 decade ago by The Guardian

The panel salute the performances of Ireland, Australia and Scotland as they look ahead to the quarter-finals, and ruminate on England's dismal showingOn this edition of the Rugby World Cup 2015 podcast,...

US Eagles didn't win at the Rugby World Cup, but we did make memories for all

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Four games, four defeats and now a flight back to family and the day job teaching high school. I’ll remember England 2015 – and now I’m backing WalesWalking away – or flying, actually, as I’m...

Scotland edge Samoa in classic Rugby World Cup match in Newcastle

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

Highlights from the game of the weekend so far, as Samoa and Scotland went toe to toe in a thrilling contest at St James Park in Newcastle. Samoa had a chance of helping Japan's quarter finals ambitions,...

Samoa vs Scotland - Match Preview

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland come out today in a must win game against Samoa. Scotland need to win the game to be guaranteed a second place finish in the group. Samoa have had a poor tournament by their usual standards and...

Scotland vs Samoa, Rugby World Cup 2015: Vern Cotter's men carry hopes of a nation after football flop

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

With Japan capable of a bonus-point win over the USA to finish on 13 points and Scotland currently sitting on 10, coming off second best is simply not an option

Scotland’s Greig Laidlaw demands final push to clinch quarter-final spot

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Victory over Samoa on Saturday would seal place in last eight• Russell, Hardie, Ford and Scott named in starting XVThe Scotland captain, Greig Laidlaw, has issued a rallying call to his team and...

Scotland v Samoa: Kick-off time and TV coverage of the Rugby...

1 decade ago by Bath Chronicle

Scotland are one win away from securing their place in the last eight of the Rugby World Cup.Vern Cotter's side face Samoa at the weekend knowing a win would mean a quarter-final clash with either Australia...

South Africa vs USA - Match Preview

1 decade ago by Len Kaplan

USA coach Mike Tolkin has made 12 changes to the starting XV that lost to Scotland in his team’s last game. Seven of his match-day 23 will be making their RWC 2015 debuts. Springbok coach Heyneke...