Historic first home Test for Samoa against New Zealand
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSamoa host New Zealand in a Test for the first time ever on Wednesday, but could the minnows actually have a chance against the All Blacks?
Favaro among those cut by Brunel
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsItaly coach Jacques Brunel has wielded the axe on his World Cup training squad, with flanker Simone Favaro among those absent from the reduced 37-man party.
England Rugby World Cup shirts 1987-2015
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIn pics: England have unveiled their latest kits for the Rugby World Cup. We chart the design changes over the years from the first RWC to today...
Young blood keeps Tim Visser on his toes
1 decade ago by The TimesWhile Scotland’s players will welcome a week off from the physical demands of training for the World Cup, Tim Visser...
Davies content with injury recovery
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsIt will still be six or seven months until Jonathan Davies is back on a rugby field but the injured Wales centre insists he is pleased with the way his recovery is shaping up.
Laidlaw determined to retain scrum-half role
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsThe emergence of Sam Hidalgo-Clyne has given Scotland an abundance of options at scrum-half but incumbent Grieg Laidlaw is adamant he's still the man for the job.
Wasps would let George Smith go to Wallabies
1 decade ago by The TimesWasps will not stand in the way of George Smith playing in the World Cup if the veteran flanker, who...
Ireland confirm interest in hosting Rugby World Cup in 2023
1 decade ago by The TimesIreland will be competing against South Africa, France and Italy for the right to host the 2023 World Cup, it...
Saracens face Sale Sharks in delayed opening weekend of Aviva Premiership
1 decade ago by The TimesSaracens, the champions, will face Sale Sharks in their opening match of the Aviva Premiership on Saturday, October 17, after...
RBS 6 Nations win provides springboard for World Cup
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsIreland's performance director David Nucifora believes retaining the RBS 6 Nations title has provided the players with "a great springboard" heading into the World Cup later this year.
