A look at the Burgess tackle that was overlooked as Farrell smashed Giteau
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpIn the last week emotions have run high, mainly regarding foul play and how it has been dealt with by the powers that be. There have been some strange decisions made, both on and off the field. Here is...
England coaches Andy Farrell and Graham Rowntree banned for Uruguay game
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Duo approached match officials at half-time of loss to Australia• Coaches said to have been angered by aggressive challenge of Michael HooperThe England coaches Andy Farrell and Graham Rowntree will...
Preview of the Home Nations games this weekend
1 decade ago by DoveSamoa vs Scotland, Saturday (14:30)Scotland go into this game knowing that a win will secure them a quarter final spot. Scotland were defeated last Saturday by a rejuvenated Springbok side who were by...
McMahon in, Simmons out in Wallabies lineup to meet Wales
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWallabies coach Michael Cheika bit the bullet to throw Sean McMahon into the Twickenham World Cup cauldron against Wales early Sunday morning AEDT. The 21-year-old wrecking ball will take over the No.7...
Wales, beware the McMahon
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWales should understand the problem they face if Sean McMahon is selected as Michael Hooper’s replacement on Saturday night at Twikenham. There will be no let up from the breakdown fury and hard...
Australia’s Israel Folau passes fitness test to be cleared for Wales meeting
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Full-back named in Michael Cheika’s starting XV after ankle trouble• Will Genia expecting another close game in Pool A game at TwickenhamFor their final pool match against Wales, Australia have...
Wallabies turn to McMahon
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Sean McMahon will replace Michael Hooper in one of three changes to Australia’s side to take on Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
Mike Brown angry that Michael Hooper got off lightly
1 decade ago by The TimesMike Brown, the England full back, tweeted his frustration yesterday at the referee’s failure to send Michael Hooper, the open-side...
Michael Hooper lucky to be suspended for just one week
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThere’s no point in Michael Hooper buying a Lotto ticket this week, he’s already used up all his luck in London overnight. The IRB’s independent citing commissioner Steve Hinds from New...
Jamie Roberts says Wales will benefit from Michael Hooper’s ban
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Australia flanker will miss Pool A decider at Twickenham• Wales and the Wallabies are both struggling with injuriesJamie Roberts believes Wales will benefit from Michael Hooper’s enforced absence...
