Michael Hooper suspended for Australia’s Rugby World Cup clash with Wales
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Hooper was cited for an act of foul play against England• World Rugby said in a statement that Hooper admitted the offenceAustralia will be without Michael Hooper for Saturday’s Pool A decider...
One week ban for Michael Hooper as he pleads guilty to Foul Play charge
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpMichael Hooper will miss the Wallabies' clash with Wales after he was this morning banned for a week for the incident that occured during England's loss to Australia at Twickenham. The dynamic flanker...
Israel Folau could miss Australia’s Rugby World Cup meeting with Wales
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Winners will top Pool A and are likely to avoid South Africa• Wing Rob Horne ruled out with shoulder injuryAustralia could be without the full-back Israel Folau for Saturday’s World Cup Pool A...
Wales team claim their hotel is haunted and report ghost sightings ahead of Australia match
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWales might have escaped the 'Pool of Death' but a few of their players claim they are being haunted from beyond the grave.
Jonathan Thomas: ‘I couldn’t remember lineout calls or even my role in the team’
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe former Wales and Worcester forward reflects on how head traumas brought about the epilepsy that resulted in his early retirement from rugby unionJonathan Thomas talks easily and fluidly about the severe...
Rugby World Cup 2015: Meet the superfans
1 decade ago by The TelegraphTelegraph Sport scoured England and Wales to find the most dedicated World Cup fans
Michael Hooper faces Wales ban after charge
1 decade ago by The TimesAustralia’s much-heralded back-row double act of Michael Hooper and David Pocock could be separated for their game against Wales on...
England’s defence coach Andy Farrell hits back at World Cup critics
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Farrell confirms Stuart Lancaster always makes final call on selection• Lancaster has done ‘famous’ things for the team, he saysEngland’s backs coach, Andy Farrell, has robustly denied accusations...
Rugby World Cup: Knockout stage starts a week early
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auNow that the Wallabies have ended England’s Rugby World Cup, all focus rightly turns toward Wales, with top spot in Pool A – and the easier side of the knockout draw – the prize for the...
Gatland on Pool of death
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland has hit out at the Pool of Death after England were knocked following their loss to Australia.Garland criticised the draw process, with all three sides grouped back together back...
