US Eagles didn't win at the Rugby World Cup, but we did make memories for all
1 decade ago by The GuardianFour 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...
Let’s give rugby union its identity back and stop copying the All Blacks
1 decade ago by The GuardianScotland’s World Cup clash with Samoa showed that countries can play to their historic strengths and tap into the DNA of a nation. It’s not all about the power game, as Wales found to their costThe...
Wallabies top 'Pool of death' after resolute defence sees off Wales at Twickenham
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe Wallabies continued their dominance over Wales with a courageous 15-6 victory, despite being down to 13 men for almost ten minutes of the second half. Wales put a huge amount of pressure on the two...
We don’t fear Australia, says Sean Maitland
1 decade ago by The TimesSean Maitland, the Scotland wing, insists the Rugby World Cup quarter-finalists need not fear Australia, who they face at Twickenham...
Greg Laidlaw was great, now the pressure will ease for Australia clash
1 decade ago by The TimesHow did I feel at the end of Scotland’s narrow but pulsating, victory over Samoa? Let me refer you to...
Scotland’s belief is strong enough to survive the storm
1 decade ago by The TimesThey stretched the faith of their fans close to breaking point, but Scotland won this match because they never stopped...
Wallabies face nervous wait over fitness of David Pocock for Scotland match
1 decade ago by The GuardianPocock a doubt for Rugby World Cup quarter-final with injured calf Wallabies optimistic over Israel Folau’s fitness for game against ScotlandSerious concerns remain over the fitness of outstanding Wallabies...
We can win the World Cup, claim Scotland
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsScotland believe they can win the World Cup after setting up a quarter-final with Australia thanks to victory over Samoa
Ireland down France to top World Cup pool
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsIreland dodged a Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash with the All Blacks but their decisive 24-9 victory over France came at a cost.
Allan leads Italy past resilient Romania
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsItaly secured their place at the 2019 Rugby World Cup with a 32-22 victory over a battling Romania side in Exeter.
