Mana Otai backs his side to spring a surprise on New Zealand
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga boss Mana Otai has backed his side to spring a surprise on New Zealand on Friday.The two sides meet in their final pool match, with Tonga looking for a second win in the World Cup."It is possible....
Boks couldn't be in a better position
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSpringbok captain Fourie du Preez believes the Boks couldn’t be in a better position at the moment as they wait to find out who their opposition will be in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals.
Fat boys get no lady-love!
1 decade ago by Front Row GruntThey may be getting paid the big bucks in France, but the latest Vodacom Player Ratings suggest that the ladies have no time for the poor old props. Tank Lanning It’s no wonder the big boys up front...
Aussies Abroad: Hayden Smith, the universal athlete | Gavin Willacy
1 decade ago by The GuardianHayden Smith began his unique sporting odyssey playing basketball in the Blue Mountains. Now he is seeking Rugby World Cup redemption with the USAHayden Smith didn’t play in the USA’s 64-0 hammering...
Rugby World Cup news: Scotland name full-strength side to take on Samoa
1 decade ago by The TelegraphFinn Russell and John Hardie return after injuries which kept them out of the defeat to South Africa, Ford and Scott have also recovered
England hunt for crumbs from their own WCup table
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comWhat could and should have been a rousing finale, where a win or a Six Nations-style chase for 50 points would send England into the WCup quarterfinals, is now not the biggest match in Manchester on Saturday.
Rob Kearney, Payne fit for France pool decider
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comIreland centre Jared Payne and fullback Rob Kearney will be available for the Six Nations champions' Rugby World Cup Pool D decider against France on Sunday after returning to training following minor...
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...
Burger bows out on low note for Namibia
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comNamibia captain Jacques Burger has been ruled out of the remainder of the Rugby World Cup, ending the international career of arguably the country's greatest player.
Wallabies coach wary of Wales
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaWales will be no World Cup rollovers on Saturday and will take the game down to the wire, according to Australia coach Michael Cheika.
