Why Ireland have no reason to panic
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldDefeat to England and Wales has Irish fans panicking – but the numbers tell us that things are still going almost exactly to plan for the men from the Emerald Isle Man with a plan: Joe Schmidt will have...
Wales worried about Uruguy's attacking plan
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWales defence coach Shaun Edwards believes a lack of experience of playing Uruguay will stand in the South American side’s favour. Wales begin their World Cup campaign this weekend in Cardiff. "Their...
Fiji Announce Team For Opening Game
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji have announced their team to play against England in the opening match of Rugby World Cup 2015 on Friday. The Fiji starting XV has one change in comparison to the team's last match, a 47-18 win...
Rugby World Cup 2015: Revelations that big hits culture could bring on epilepsy will require action
1 decade ago by The TelegraphOliver Brown: Wales' Jonathan Thomas insists the reason he was forced to retire early because of persistent head impacts
Wales’s Shaun Edwards sets out case for defence and backs Sam Burgess to thrive
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Defence coach says Uruguay should not be underestimated• Wales focusing hard on defence for England World Cup showdownShaun Edwards believes Sam Burgess has already proved himself in rugby union...
Video: Paul O'Connell, Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw talk pints, near-death experiences and World Cup hopes
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSo what will the Irish rugby team get up to off the pitch during their time in England and Wales for the World Cup? In 2007 it was bungee-jumping and white water rafting.
Wales star Halfpenny likely to miss Six Nations
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWales star Halfpenny likely to miss Six Nations
Wallabies - 5 Key Players
1 decade ago by Len KaplanAustralia will be justifiably confident after their Rugby Championship victories, but a week before their first World Cup game, they still have no clarity on their first-choice 9 and 10 selection. And...
Jonathan Thomas forced to retire after brain injury
1 decade ago by The TimesJonathan Thomas, the double grand slam winner with Wales, has been forced to retire from rugby on medical advice, a...
Welsh rugby star Jonathan Thomas forced to retire due to epilepsy brought on by head traumas
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWales international forward Jonathan Thomas believes that players need "more educating about the warning signs" after being forced to retire from rugby at the age of 32.
