RWC: Scotland Edge Past Samoa in Thriller
Scotland have beaten Samoa at St James’ Park in Newcastle to finish as runners-up in Pool B – and break Japanese hearts. Scotland won 36-33 after Samoa led 26-23 at...
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All Blacks Legend Tony Woodcock Ruled Out Of World Cup
All Blacks legend Tony Woodcock’s Test career is over after a serious injury ruled him out of the World Cup, coach Steve Hansen said Saturday. “He has played his last...
England’s Bizarre World Cup Preparations Revealed
Now we know why England have been so poor at the World Cup. It had nothing at all to do with Stuart Lancaster or any of the players. Instead it seems...
Ireland Lose Key Player For Remainder Of World Cup
Centre Jared Payne has been ruled out of the World Cup with a fractured foot, Ireland have confirmed. Ireland had insisted that Payne would be fit to contest selection for...
Out of The Shade Comes Henry Slade
The biggest talking point this week has been the uninspiring performance by the English throughout the World Cup. A mediocre bonus point against Fiji, an eye opening defeat to Wales...
RWC: Philippe Saint-Andre Wants To ‘Unnerve’ Irish
Philippe Saint-Andre has ordered France to go all-out to “unnerve” Ireland and outdo Joe Schmidt’s men at their very own high-ball tactics. France boss Saint-Andre has paired Brice Dulin and...
The Word According To Gordon
What Gordon D’Arcy has been doing for the Irish Times over the past few months is giving an insight to the sport of Rugby union that no one has seen before. Past...
Schmidt: Ireland Can Handle The Pressure Against France
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has named his team for the crunch Rugby World Cup clash against France in Cardiff on Sunday, and said his players are relishing the pressure....
Rory Best: Ireland’s Victory Over Germany Will ‘Inspire’ Rugby Team
Rory Best says that watching the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland earn historic Euro 2016 victories last night was “very inspirational” to the Ireland rugby team. The latter face...
Joe Schmidt Names Team To Take On France
Joe Schmidt has named his team for Ireland’s crucial World Cup Pool D clash with France on Sunday in Cardiff. As revealed last night Devin Toner starts ahead of Iain Henderson, while...
