Rugby World Cup 2015 podcast: Ireland avoid the All Blacks
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe panel salute the performances of Ireland, Australia and Scotland as they look ahead to the quarter-finals, and ruminate on England's dismal showingOn this edition of the Rugby World Cup 2015 podcast,...
A World Cup and a Grand Slam?
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auMichael Cheika’s Wallabies are on well on track to win a record third Rugby World Cup. But on the way there’s a hidden bonus. Having beaten England 33-13 and Wales 15-6 in the pool games, the...
Let’s give rugby union its identity back and stop copying the All Blacks
1 decade ago by The GuardianScotland’s World Cup clash with Samoa showed that countries can play to their historic strengths and tap into the DNA of a nation. It’s not all about the power game, as Wales found to their costThe...
How 15 thrilling minutes against Wales could define Australia's Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe Rugby Analyst: Australia's phenomenal 15-minute spell of defence against Wales was a triumph of courage and cohesion
England finish disappointing World Cup campaign with ten try victory over Uruguay
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpNick Easter and Jack Nowell both scored hat-tricks as England signed off their Rugby World Cup 2015 campaign with a 60-3, ten try victory over Uruguay in Manchester. The result sees England take third...
Wallabies top 'Pool of death' after resolute defence sees off Wales at Twickenham
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe Wallabies continued their dominance over Wales with a courageous 15-6 victory, despite being down to 13 men for almost ten minutes of the second half. Wales put a huge amount of pressure on the two...
Warren Gatland loses a sixth player after Liam Williams injures foot
1 decade ago by The TimesThe latest in a long line of injuries to Wales backs came yesterday when Liam Williams was ruled out of...
What we learned about the Wallabies from their win over Wales | John Davidson
1 decade ago by The GuardianDefence and strength in depth of a squad is what wins Rugby World Cups – Australia are well set in both departmentsAfter the performance against England many may have thought the Wallabies would steamroll...
SPIRO: Destiny beckons with the Wallabies’ ‘gold wall’
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe power of 13 for the Wallabies. Are those seven minutes between the 56th and 63rd minutes of a bruising Australia versus Wales Pool of Death decider the minutes of destiny for the 13-man Wallabies?...
DIY Player Ratings: Wallabies vs Wales
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Wallabies are through Pool A, the much-vaunted pool of death, with a perfect record. A 15-6 victory against Wales, including one of the most astonishing 10 minutes of play you’re likely to see,...
