Wales v South Africa: George North
1 decade ago by Wales Rugby World Cup NewsWinger George North gives his reaction after South Africa squeezed into the Rugby World Cup semi-finals with a tense victory over Wales at Twickenham on Saturday
Australia: What We Learned
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAttitude is important. Attitude can be decisive. They may deny it vehemently, but one doesn’t need to be a mind-reader to determine that Australia approached their quarter-final against Scotland...
Springboks - The good and the bad
1 decade ago by Len KaplanThe Springboks were as predictable as expected from kick-off to close to the final whistle, unable to score a try, but in their one moment of creative magic, they scored a gem of a try to beat Wales...
New Zealand - Clinical
1 decade ago by Len KaplanCould New Zealand’s game-plan in their demolition of France have been in greater contrast to South Africa’s narrow win over Wales? While the Springboks carried the ball into contact and crashed...
We have accepted heroic failure for far too long
1 decade ago by The TimesGutted. That’s how I felt when Fourie du Preez scored that try. It was devastating. A World Cup without Wales...
South Africa carry back-row strength against Wales to face New Zealand
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Duane Vermeulen’s touch of class decisive in gruelling win over Wales• Bismarck du Plessis and Lood de Jager are injury doubts for semi-finalFor those who like their back-row forwards Twickenham...
Steve Hansen fears England rugby has caught Premier League sickness
1 decade ago by The Guardian• New Zealand coach points to foreign players at European rugby clubs• Similar problem has diminished success of England football, he saysSteve Hansen, the New Zealand coach, believes rugby in England...
Wales coaches must stay - Biggar
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales fly-half Dan Biggar says it will be a "massive blow" if Warren Gatland's coaching team is broken up after the World Cup.
Scotland belie their 100-1 odds but are doomed by a cruel twist of fate | Paul Rees
1 decade ago by The GuardianVern Cotter refuses to discuss the defeat to Australia but Gavin Hastings describes the referee’s action in running off the pitch at full time as ‘despicable’Like Wales 24 hours before, Scotland...
Refereeing blunders take gloss off Scotland’s wondrous World Cup finale
1 decade ago by The GuardianCraig Joubert’s poor performance left a sour taste in Scottish mouths after their defeat to Australia, but this was a match to savourUnknown agonies, these, for Scotland and their supporters after a...
