All Blacks aware New Zealand on edge
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has done his bit to calm nerves at home as millions of nervous New Zealanders await the outcome of their World Cup quarterfinal against France.
New Zealand vs France: Thierry Dusautoir quashes report of player revolt against Philippe Saint-Andre
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsReports in France this week have indicated that Thierry Dusautoir and a corps of senior players are effectively marginalising coach Philippe Saint-André
Captain slams report of French RWC coach split
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auFrance captain Thierry Dusautoir has rubbished reports there has been a split between coach Philippe Saint-Andre and his players just days before the World Cup quarter-final against defending champions...
New Zealand vs France: All Blacks should be more worried about present form than ghosts of the past
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsLoss to France in 2007 was a freak result - what worries me now is a complete lask of clinical edge, writes Zinzan Brooke
World Cup quarter-final preview: Ireland reignite rivalry with Argentina
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldIreland and Argentina will square off at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday in the quarter-finals – but who will emerge victorious to book their place in the last four? Ireland's genius: Sexton has overcome...
Dusautoir denies reports of France squad revolt
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumDusautoir denies reports of France squad revolt
Dusautoir Denies Unrest
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance captain Thierry Dusautoir has rejected rumours that the squad have revolted against head coach Philippe Saint-André. Reports in France this week suggested that the senior players had taken charge,...
France deny ousting coach Philippe Saint-André after Ireland defeat
1 decade ago by The TimesThierry Dusautoir, the France captain, has denied reports that players have ousted Philippe Saint-André, their coach, and taken charge of...
Irish Rugby TV: Rory Best Previews Ireland v Argentina
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsPreviewing Ireland's quarter-final clash with Argentina, hooker Rory Best said: "We've trained well and prepared well. It's a massive game. For us, it's going to need another step up from where we were...
Preview: New Zealand vs France
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand vs France: Quarter-Final PreviewNew Zealand gave their best performance of the World Cup in their final pool match, while France delivered their worst performance in their final pool game....
