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In Pics: Ireland Training At Carton House

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The extended Ireland squad trained at Carton House this morning as Saturday's first Rugby World Cup warm-up match away to Wales looms large on the horizon. Check out our photo gallery of the players in...

The underdog South African squad that could take the cake

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

With the Springboks all but assured of finishing first in their World Cup pool, they look set to be slight favourites for a quarter-final match-up against any of England, Wales, or Australia. In a semi-final...

Gatland: Players must perform

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has no doubt his players understand the importance of Saturday's Millennium Stadium clash against Ireland as a fierce battle for World Cup squad places intensifies.

Warren Gatland reports 'little niggles and fights' as Wales step up World Cup focus

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has no doubt his players understand the importance of Saturday's Millennium Stadium clash against Ireland as a fierce battle for World Cup squad places intensifies.

Fiji claim the Pacific Nations Cup

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji gave their hopes of causing an upset at this year’s Rugby World Cup a boost after winning the Pacific Nations Cup.A 39-29 win over Samoa in the final wrapped up the tournament with Fiji running...

Simon Easterby: Ireland are building nicely for the World Cup

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby says he is happy with preparations ahead of the World Cup warm-up games, but admits that they must hit the ground running against Wales this weekend.

Williams to lead Wales into battle

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

NEWS: Scott Williams will captain Wales against Ireland on Saturday, leading a team that contains four uncapped players.

Former England Under-20 star Ross Moriarty to make Wales debut

1 decade ago by The Times

Ross Moriarty, the England Under-20 World Cup winner, will make his Wales debut in Saturday’s World Cup warm-up match against...

Wales' Warren Gatland coy on not including Exeter Chiefs' Tomas...

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Wales head coach Warren Gatland refused to be drawn on his reasons for leaving Exeter Chiefs prop Tomas Francis out of his squad to face Ireland. The Chiefs tighthead was a surprise omission from the Welsh...

Easter is back for England

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Nick Easter has joined up with the England squad at Pennyhill Park after missing last month's training camp in Colorado with injury.