Author: Will Matthews

After a hugely disappointing weekend for the northern hemisphere nations we reflect on the data behind each of the Rugby World Cup 2015 quarter-finalists. Before a ball was kicked in this year’s...

Scotland led Australia by two points with two minutes to go yesterday, but a controversial penalty award by referee Craig Joubert allowed Bernard Foley to kick the Aussies into the...

Joe Schmidt may have not have been the man to guide Ireland to their first ever World Cup semi-final, but nevertheless it seems the RFU are willing to pay a...

The Ireland coach was asked, after his side were soundly beaten 43-20 yesterday, if Ireland’s slow start or failure to capitalise on the 23-20 scoreline was the most disappointing. “Can I say...

Ireland, France, Wales & Scotland’s losses this weekend coupled with England’s early exit have had a had a drastic impact on ticket prices. With thousands of category A and B tickets listed...

Scotland head coach Vern Cotter says the penalty that saw Australia condemn his side to a 35-34 World Cup quarter-final defeat should have been referred to the television match official....

TV3’s tribute to Paul O’Connell is simply sensational. TV3 are back on the air with Rugby World Cup coverage and they felt it was only right to mark the occasion...

The LADS over at Sminky Shorts have put together a brilliant short ahead of Ireland’s quarter final clash with Argentina tomorrow and it’s hilarious. Buffalo Banter: The Argentine Puma by Hunky Dorys...

Fourie du Preez’s 75th-minute try ended battling Wales’ World Cup dream in a colossal World Cup quarter-final at Twickenham. Wales led into the final 10 minutes, but finally succumbed after...

Ireland’s forwards coach Simon Easterby faced the media this morning, and gave an update on Sexton’s health. A second scan revealed a minor adductor strain. That he was close to...