'Tactically naïve' Michael Cheika's Wallabies career all but over after Rugby World Cup loss
7 years ago by The GuardianThe future looked bright for Australia after the 2015 Rugby World Cup, but the last four years have shown it was an aberration.The Michael Cheika era is all but over.After guiding the Wallabies to the...
Ireland lacked winning experience, says Hansen
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter New Zealand thrashed Ireland in Tokyo, Steve Hansen highlighted the value of their experience winning competitions. Head coach Steve Hansen suggested New Zealand's Rugby...
Day 32 at the Rugby World Cup: England set up semi-final date with All Blacks
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyNew Zealand have not lost a World Cup match since 2007, while England are aiming to make their third final appearance in Japan.
Hansen praises Schmidt and Best after 'magnificent careers' with Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDeparting duo Joe Schmidt and Rory Best did a "wonderful job" for Ireland, according to New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen. Steve Hansen congratulated Joe Schmidt and Rory Best...
Ireland 'haven't been where we've wanted to be all year', admits Schmidt
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have struggled to hit the same heights in 2019 after their success last year, admitted outgoing head coach Joe Schmidt. Joe Schmidt admitted Ireland had "been a little bit...
Watch: Two superb moments as an emotional Rory Best bids test rugby farewell
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere were tears from Rory Best after New Zealand sent him into retirement on the back of a heavy Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat. An emotional Rory Best doffed his cap to New Zealand...
‘We’ve not played our best’: England can improve, Eddie Jones tells New Zealand
7 years ago by The Guardian• ‘The challenge is how do we get better as a team,’ says coach• England must beat All Blacks for first time since 2012Eddie Jones has warned New Zealand that the best is still to come from his...
Rugby World Cup: England and New Zealand secure semi-final spots – match highlights
7 years ago by The GuardianEngland will play New Zealand in the first game of the World Cup semi-finals after two high-scoring quarter-final matches. England posted three tries in a convincing win over Australia while the All Blacks...
O'Driscoll's words prophetic as showpiece comes year too late for Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland enjoyed one of their greatest years in 2018, but they looked a shadow of their former selves as they crashed out of the World Cup. In an interview with Omnisport last April, the...
Cheika requests 'compassion' as he objects to question over his future
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika is expected to stand down, but he did not appreciate the topic being raised so soon after the Wallabies' World Cup exit. Michael Cheika urged a reporter to show...
