Argentina confound expectations in emphatic Rugby World Cup win over Ireland | Kevin Mitchell
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe Pumas displayed their strength and their flair in an enthralling World Cup quarter-final to which both sides contributedAfter the near-perfection of the All Blacks on Saturday came uncertainty, barely...
NZ 's best yet to come warns Hansen
1 decade ago by Rugby 365New Zealand coach Steve Hansen aimed an ominous warning at South Africa Sunday saying his All Blacks scintillating performance against France was not yet their best.
French media talk of France’s ‘day of shame’ after New Zealand mauling
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Le Parisien: France were ‘pathetic and pitiable’ in World Cup quarter-final• Le Figaro: ‘We hope a revolution will follow’ after 62-13 defeatFrance’s historic demolition by New Zealand...
Pascal Pape Retires
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyPascal Pape has retired from International rugby following the all Black drubbing of France in yesterdays Quarter Final. Pape, first capped in 2004, has played in 3 World Cups and started in the 2011 World...
Enforcer with common touch
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIn the hours spent hanging around the Millennium press room before the France Test last Sunday, we ran through the usual routine. A critique on the food - most important - followed by the same on whatever...
Michalak calls time on international career
1 decade agoFreddy Michalak has announced his retirement from international rugby after the conclusion of France's Rugby World Cup campaign last night. Michalak has won over 77 caps and scored 436 points during...
New Zealand played 'spot-on' to win Rugby World Cup quarter-final, says Richie McCaw - video
1 decade ago by The GuardianNew Zealand coach Steve Hansen says New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final win was ‘pretty special’ after the side thrashed France 62-13 at Twickenham. Captain Richie McCaw plays down the significance...
Frédéric Michalak retires from France duty after Rugby World Cup exit
1 decade ago by The Guardian• France were thrashed by New Zealand in Cardiff quarter-final• Lock Pascal Papé has also ended his international careerFrance fly-half Frédéric Michalak has ended his international...
Michalak quits internationals
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comFrance flyhalf Frederic Michalak has ended his international career after Les Bleus' 62-13 defeat by New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.
Five great World Cup knockout wins
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The All Black's 62-13 thrashing of France on Saturday, broke two unwanted World Cup knockout stage records - the margin of victory and points scored by the winners.
