Dream debut for Thomas
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyTeddy Thomas enjoyed a dream Test debut for France with a hat-trick of tries in Saturday's 40-15 victory over Fiji in Marseille.
Ireland claim famous victory
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyRhys Ruddock and Tommy Bowe scored tries to guide stubborn Ireland to their first victory over South Africa in five years at Dublin's Aviva Stadium.
Gray day for Argentina
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyBrothers Richie and Jonny Gray scored for Scotland as Vern Cotter's men got their World Cup preparations off to the perfect start with a 41-31 win over Argentina at Murrayfield.
O’Connell thinks there's still a lot to improve for Ireland
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyCaptain Paul O’Connell hailed a “massive” victory for Ireland after they claimed the prized scalp of South Africa – but he also admitted there were plenty of things his side need to improve on.
Ireland 29 - 15 South Africa: Ireland defeat Springboks at the Aviva Stadium
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyRhys Ruddock and Tommy Bowe plundered tries to guide stubborn Ireland to their first victory over South Africa in five years at Dublin's Aviva Stadium.
Depleted Ireland spring surprise defeat on the Boks
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyRhys Ruddock and Tommy Bowe plundered tries to guide stubborn Ireland to their first victory over South Africa in five years at the Aviva Stadium.
Chiefs hit back to sink Bath
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyDefending champions Exeter made it two wins from as many matches in the LV= Cup after coming from behind to beat Bath 18-6 in front of a record Sandy Park crowd of 11,785.
Gatland warning for Wallabies
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyWales coach Warren Gatland warned Australia they would face a "different beast" at the 2015 World Cup after the Wallabies won a Millennium Stadium thriller 33-28 on Saturday.
Italy make winning start
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyItaly got their autumn internationals series off to a strong start with a battling 24-13 win over Samoa.
Lancaster - We are not far away
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyStuart Lancaster insists England are "not far away" from New Zealand despite his side's 24-21 defeat to the world champions at Twickenham on Saturday.
