Ireland leapfrog England in rankings
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThe Rankings 1(1) New Zealand 93. 70 rating points 2(2) South Africa 88. 23 3(4) Ireland86. 38 4(3) England 85. 11 5(5) Australia 82. 95 6(6) Wales 82. 85 7(7) France...
Six Nations 2015: England's heroes of Cardiff revert to novices in Dublin with this chastening defeat
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIn rugby they talk a lot about “playing in the wrong areas. ” Much worse is losing in the wrong areas. And into that category falls the patch of Dublin turf where Ireland took another step closer...
Ireland v England: Where the match will be won and lost
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsOrganisation and discipline Ireland are the most organised and disciplined side in the championship in terms of choosing the right options. They never mess around. If they are in the wrong area of...
All Blacks to monitor Samoan mosquito virus
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumNew Zealand Rugby officials are confident a mosquito-transmitted disease in Samoa and an annoying drain won't threaten the All Blacks' historic Test in Apia. NZR chief executive Steve Tew said on Friday...
Alex Goode adds to England's great selection race ahead of Six Nations clash against Ireland
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsAlex Goode through circumstance, Jack Nowell by choice. Such are the changes to the England team to play Ireland in Dublin on Sunday that will be announced by Stuart Lancaster. Mike Brown is injured...
Samoan PM labels Sevens side 'eyesore' and 'lazy'
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThe Samoan Prime Minister has lashed out the country's Sevens players labelling them "lazy" and an "eyesore". Samoa currently find themselves tenth in the World Rugby Sevens Series rankings and the...
Saints bring in Kessell from Pirates
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNorthampton Saints will sign Cornish Pirates scrum-half Tom Kessell for the 2015-16 season. The 25-year-old has meanwhile signed a short-term deal with Bristol, but will be loaned back to fellow...
Olympic Stadium to make rugby bow as Barbarians take on Samoa as part of 125th anniversary celebration
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe Barbarians will become the first side to play at the reconfigured Olympic Stadium in London when they take on Samoa in August as part of test event for the Rugby World Cup. The fixture,...
Barbarians to face Samoa at Olympic Stadium
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThe Barbarians will entertain Samoa in the first-ever rugby union match at London's Olympic Stadium in August. In their 125th anniversary year, the fabled invitation side will take part in dummy-run...
Olympic Stadium to host rugby match
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLondon's Olympic Stadium will host its first rugby union match, when the Barbarians play Samoa in August. The venue will host five Rugby World Cup matches later this year,...
