Italy drop below Georgia in rankings
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumItaly's heavy loss at home to Wales has seen them fall behind Georgia in the latest rankings from World Rugby. At the top of the tree it's as you were with New Zealand leading South Africa, Ireland,...
England & Ireland to both make semis
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe final round of games in the Six Nations was a festival of rugby and a truly amazing day. The players all played with a total lack of inhibition, like we used to when we were kids,...
Is Michael Cheika blinking at the Welsh and English try-fest?
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auShould Wallaby coach Michael Cheika be concerned Wales scored eight tries and England seven in the final round of the Six Nations at the weekend? Wales, England and Australia are drawn in the same ‘Group...
England can beat anyone - Carling
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland can beat anyone at this autumn's World Cup, according to former captain Will Carling. Stuart Lancaster's side missed out on the Six Nations title on points difference to...
Dual contract 'working' - Warburton
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales captain Sam Warburton says being on a national dual contract helped ensure he played all five Six Nations games by keeping him injury-free. The Cardiff Blues flanker became the first of...
What Six Nations tells us about Wales
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIt may seem churlish almost to the point of being crass, but for all its drama and excitement the pulsating final day of the 2015 Six Nations could be seen as a dress rehearsal for the main rugby union...
No Wales World Cup fears - Gatland
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales coach Warren Gatland has "no fears" about qualifying from a 2015 World Cup group including Australia and hosts England. Gatland's confidence is based on Wales having won their next four...
Fiji are wading and waiting in the ‘pool of death’
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auEvery time Wales, Australia or England play, the post-match commentary talks about whether or not they will get out of the ‘pool of death’ at this year’s Rugby World Cup. It is of course...
Six Nations 2015: England will not repeat 2013 failure, says Chris Robshaw, ahead of France showdown
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsChris Robshaw admits that a Rugby World Cup feel-good mood will be shaped by events at Twickenham on Saturday. The England captain believes that the team has shaken off the 'naivety’ that cost them...
Six months to go to 2015 Rugby World Cup in England and the build-up gathers pace
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsTickets There was never going to be a problem selling the vast majority of tickets for Britain’s biggest sporting event since the Olympics. In September’s ballot there were more than five million...
