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9 Things England Will Have Learnt After the Samoa Game

1 decade ago by In The Loose

After this weekends victory over a tough Samoan side, here are 9 things England will have hopefully learnt ahead of their test against the Wallabies… 1.George Ford needs to start This isn’t...

Best praises Irish mentality

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Ireland hooker Rory Best applauded Ireland's improved mentality and composure after cementing their spot as the No 3 side in the world by beating Australia 26-23.

Ailing Schmidt's words rallied Irish

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Rory Best says Ireland's players had no idea of Joe Schmidt's illness during Saturday's thrilling win over Australia.

Second half stumbles frustrate Wallabies

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

The Wallabies’ worrying trend of losing attacking steam in the second half is becoming a cause for concern in the build-up to next year’s World Cup. Australia carried all the momentum into...

Schmidt: O'Connell is captain fantastic

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

A captain's performance from Paul O'Connell paved the way for Ireland to edge out Australia 26-23, according to head coach Joe Schmidt.

Schmidt's nervy appendix

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt underwent an operation to have his appendix removed on Saturday night just hours after victory over Australia.

England need forward power, territory and defence to challenge Australia | Dean Ryan

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Stuart Lancaster should heed lessons from recent internationals to avoid inviting problems for his side against the Wallabies• Match report: England 28-9 Samoa• Lancaster relieved after emphatic win...

Schmidt undergoes surgery after win

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Joe Schmidt was rushed to hospital and had his appendix removed straight after Ireland’s 26-23 victory over Australia in Dublin on Saturday.

Schmidt undergoes surgery after win

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Joe Schmidt was rushed to hospital and had his appendix removed straight after Ireland's 26-23 victory over Australia in Dublin on Saturday.

Sunday Snippets

1 decade ago by Ciaran Fallon

Ireland defeat Wallabies at the Aviva: After moving ahead of the Wallabies in the rankings Ireland showed that they are a force to be reckoned with when the Rugby World Cup takes place next year. The Irish...