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RFU almost hired Warren Gatland as England coach before Wales swooped

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

EXCLUSIVE: Current Wales coach was interviewed for RFU director of rugby job and Northampton nearly recruited the Kiwi back in 2007

Jamie Roberts prepared for brutal test of body and being as Wales prepare to meet South Africa

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Interview: Jamie Roberts is well aware of how difficult Wales' quarter-final will prove having played against South Africa for the Lions in 2009

Jamie Roberts: ‘Wales must put bodies on the line for physical warfare’

1 decade ago by The Guardian

The Springboks will provide gruesome opposition, but the centre believes clarity of thought at key moments will send Wales into a Rugby World Cup semi-finalThis World Cup has produced some wonderfully...

Du Preez proud of Boks' recovery

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

INTERVIEW: South Africa captain Fourie due Preez hailed the side's resolve, after they avoided becoming the "worst Springbok team of all-time" by reaching a World Cup quarterfinal against...

VIDEO: The Hit: Wales prepare, France mutiny

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

BBC Sport previews the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, as Wales, Scotland and Ireland all take on southern hemisphere opposition.

Loosies will decide Twickenham clash

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

When Wales coach Warren Gatland was asked what he thought of the Springbok team his men will face in the quarterfinal, his response was “same old, same old”.

Brydon presents QF jerseys

1 decade ago by Wales Rugby World Cup News

Ahead of Wales' RWC Quarter-Final against South Africa, Rob Brydon called into the Welsh camp to present the match day squad with their jerseys.

Brydon presents QF jerseys

1 decade ago by Wales Rugby World Cup News

Ahead of Wales' RWC Quarter-Final against South Africa, Rob Brydon called into the Welsh camp to present the match day squad with their jerseys.

Preview: Australia vs Scotland

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Can Australia win the World Cup for an unprecedented third time? No country has done so yet, but we have Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa all through to the quarter-finals and aiming to achieve...

World Cup Highlights: Wales 6-15 Australia

1 decade ago by Rugby World

Watch official World Cup highlights of Australia's brutal victory over WalesWatch official World Cup highlights of Australia's brutal victory over Wales