South Africa Vs Argentina: The history of the bronze medal match
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldWe take a brief look at the bronze medal match, and ask the question if there is any importance riding on this match? Preparing to battle again: South Africa and Argentina will square off on Friday in...
All time best Wallabies XV
1 decade ago1. Tony DalyWe start off with Tony Daly who was a World Cup winner with the Wallabies in 1991. Australia’s scrum in the 90’s was a force to be reckoned with and Daly was one of their most impressive...
Animated meets deadpan in Michael Cheika v Steve Hansen showdown
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe Rugby World Cup final will see the coaches of Australia and New Zealand show their intensity in different ways as befits a former fashion industry worker and a one-time police officerA head coach of...
New Zealand team unchanged for Rugby World Cup Final vs Australia
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpNew Zealand have named their team to take on Australia in the Rugby World Cup Final at Twickenham on Saturday. The team is exactly the same as the one that beat the Springboks 20-18 in the Semi Final...
Brian O'Driscoll's tribute to Paul O'Connell makes rugby World Cup quotes of the tournament
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt has been one of the most memorable World Cups ever, with Japan's shock win over South Africa, England's failure to escape their group and the controversial call which killed off Scotland's semi-final...
New Zealand unchanged for Rugby World Cup final against Australia
1 decade ago by The Guardian• All Blacks keep faith with side that beat South Africa in semi-final• Joe Moody retains place after coming in for injured prop Wyatt CrockettNew Zealand have named an unchanged team for Saturday’s...
New Zealand and Australia prove size is not everything for World Cup final | Paul Rees
1 decade ago by The GuardianJapan and Argentina’s efforts must not be forgotten in making this a World Cup to be remembered, while England should move focus from pure strengthArgentina, like South Africa, were knocked out of the...
South Africa’s Victor Matfield to bow out as captain against Argentina
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Second-row to make 127th appearance in bronze medal match• Heyneke Meyer makes two changes to team that lost against New ZealandVictor Matfield will end his international career when he captains...
Argentina ring changes for Rugby World Cup bronze match with South Africa
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Lucas González Amorosino comes in for Joaquin Tuculet• Centres Juan Martín Hernández and Marcelo Bosch are outArgentina, with injuries to four leading players, have made nine changes for the Rugby...
'I'm totally crazy... a total nutter' - Heyneke Meyer on wanting to stay on as Springbok boss
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentHeyneke Meyer has branded himself "a total nutter" for wanting to continue as South Africa boss after the World Cup.
