Canada lock Jamie Cudmore on suffering insomnia and mood swings during concussion nightmare
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentA month of mood swings, headaches and insomnia almost forced Canada captain Jamie Cudmore to abandon his World Cup plans and retire this summer.
Underdogs could give hosts nasty bite on opening night
1 decade ago by The TimesUnder a warm sun at The Stoop on Sunday, Fiji fairly smashed Canada. Twickenham, of course, loomed concrete grey in...
11 days to go: Fiji win 11 out of 11 lineouts against Wales in 2007
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auFijian teams have thrilled crowds for years both in the 15 and 7-player formats. In 2007, Fiji delivered their predictable entertainment and more importantly had consistency in performance. The side had...
New Bath Rugby scrum-half Niko Matawalu fires two-try warning at...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleBath-bound Niko Matawalu has delivered a World Cup warning to England.The Fijian scrum-half, who will join the club after the tournament, scored two tries for his country in victory over Canada at The...
Canada hope for Pan Am Games double
1 decade ago by IRBCanada's men will defend their Pan American Games title on home soil this weekend when a women's competition will also be held for the first time.
Nikola Matawalu shines brightest for Fiji in warm-up stroll against Canada
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Fiji 47-18 Canada• Stuart Lancaster impressed by England’s first World Cup opponentsThe next time Fiji are in this part of west London, at the end of next week, the occasion will have a somewhat...
'Ireland are one of the favourites for the World Cup' - Canada coach talks up Joe Schmidt's men
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentCanada boss Kieran Crowley has labelled Pool D rivals Ireland one of the favourites for World Cup glory.
Rugby World Cup 2015: Pool D preview
1 decade ago by The GuardianIreland must put dismal World Cup record in the past as France stir again; Italy arrive with little hope; Canada to put up a fight while Romania need some magicCoach Joe Schmidt Continue reading...
Nemani Nadolo, Fiji’s wrecking-ball wing, out to pulverise England
1 decade ago by The GuardianFacing England in the opening game of the World Cup does not daunt Fiji and they expect to make the most of their warm-up game with Canada on SundayThat Fiji will occupy the home dressing room for Friday’s...
Toughest New Zealand side to select insists Horan
1 decade ago by IRBNew Zealand coach Sean Horan admits selecting his squad for the Canada round of the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series was his hardest task yet.
