You can’t win a World Cup in the pool stage, but you can lose one
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThere is an oft-repeated saying around the Tour de France, ‘You can’t win the Tour in the first week, but you can lose it.’ This also applies to the Rugby World Cup thanks to the blazing,...
Gordon D'Arcy: Joe Schmidt will have rabbits but nobody knows about size, colour or the amount
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFormer Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy is bullish about Ireland chances in this weekend's Pool D decider against France.
Irish Rugby TV: There's A Great Buzz Around The Squad - Sean Cronin
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsLooking forward to Ireland's Pool D decider with France next Sunday, hooker Sean Cronin said: "There's a great buzz around the squad. These big games are what you look forward to when it comes to World...
Ian Madigan confident Joe Schmidt will turn to him against France
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIan Madigan believes Joe Schmidt will back him to close out Sunday’s crucial World Cup battle with France on Sunday.
In Pics: Ireland Gym Session At Celtic Manor Resort
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland squad trained in the gym facility at the Celtic Manor resort this morning as they build towards next Sunday's Rugby World Cup Pool D decider with France. Check out some photos from today's...
Ian Madigan: I wasn't used from the bench against Italy but this week will be different
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIan Madigan believes Joe Schmidt will back him to close out Sunday's crucial World Cup battle with France on Sunday.
'It would be special to play against my second country at the World Cup' - Simon Zebo
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSimon Zebo has echoed Johnny Sexton’s claim that Ireland have been holding back plays ahead of the pool decider against France on Sunday.
Lancaster looks to future with England selection
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsEngland head coach Stuart Lancaster admits his team owe the nation a big performance when they finish off their disastrous World Cup campaign against Uruguay on Saturday.
Samoa's Levave & Tuilagi to face citing hearing
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFaifili Levave (Samoa) has been cited by independent Citing Commissioner Yves Thieffine (France) for an alleged act of foul play contrary to Law 10.4(f) (playing an opponent without the ball) during the...
Japan - Breaking Records
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a major boost for Rugby World Cup and for the game in Japan, a world-record national audience tuned in to watch the Brave Blossoms defeat Samoa in Pool B on Saturday.25 million people in Japan...
