Focus Firmly On France
1 decade ago by Munster Rugby NewsHaving featured in all of Ireland's Rugby World Cup Pool D clashes to date, Munster's Simon Zebo looks ahead to what will be the men in green's stiffest challenge thus far when they face France in the...
Denton: World Cup will not suffer in England's absence
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsDavid Denton is confident the 2015 Rugby World Cup will not suffer without hosts England when the knockout stages get underway.
Uruguay positive despite defeat by Fiji, says Pablo Lemoine – video
1 decade ago by The GuardianFollowing Fiji’s 47-15 win over Uruguay in Pool A at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, head coach John McKee said he remains committed to Fiji after reports linked him to roles in Japan and France. Uruguay head...
Alesana Tuilagi banned for 5 weeks for 'kneeing' Japanese tackler
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpAlesana Tuilagi has been banned for five weeks for what has been called an act of foul play, contrary to Law 10.4(a). The incident occurred in the second minute of play against Japan, when tackler Harumichi...
'Paul O'Connell has made it quite clear what we have to do'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentPaul O'Connell has fired up Ireland's forwards for Sunday's pivotal battle with France by detailing all their World Cup shortcomings.
France are a different team in the World Cup, warns Sean O'Brien
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSean O'Brien has warned that Ireland must out-smart France if they are to come out on top of Sunday's Pool D decider at the Millennium Stadium.
'There's no point in moping'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFrance had a day off in central Cardiff yesterday, meaning their huge travelling media descended on Celtic Manor, where Ireland are preparing to face Les Bleus.
Sean O’Brien believes Italy struggles will help Ireland against France
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Sunday’s Pool D match decides who avoids New Zealand quarter-final• O’Brien says of Italy game: ‘No harm for Ireland to have Test match like that’The Ireland flanker Sean O’Brien believes...
Video: Watch Ireland pump some serious iron ahead of the game with France
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentCian Healy was on the Hex bar again today at Celtic Manor and was joined by a number of team mates trying to ensure that they are at their explosive best against France on Sunday.
South Africa top seeds for semi-finals
1 decade ago by IRBThe Junior Springboks will play England in a repeat of the 2014 final while France await New Zealand in the other World Rugby U20 Championship 2015 semi-final.
