England need to kill the trickery to get out of the Pool of Death
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWhile Wales’ win in Dublin on the weekend may have George Smith feeling a bit nervous about his pool predictions, after watching the replay of France’s victory over England, I can’t help...
Top 5 backs missing out on the World Cup
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWith all 20 squads submitted for the World Cup, we take a look on the top 5 backs that are set to miss out playing in the tournament this year.1. Israel Dagg - All BlacksThe Crusaders full back made...
5 Rugby World Cup bolters
1 decade agoWith just under 15 days until the start of the Rugby World Cup in England, we take a look at some of new names in international rugby who look to feature on the World's biggest stage.Tadhg Furlong (Ireland)Furlong,...
Vern Cotter surprises many with squad selection
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Vern Cotter sprung a surprise on Tuesday when announcing his squad for the Rugby World Cup by leaving out Blair Cowan. The London Irish flanker has featured regularly for Scotland...
Cotter springs surprises in World Cup squad announcement
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsVern Cotter has sprung a few surprises in his Scotland World Cup squad but the coach is adamant he has found the right blend to succeed on rugby's biggest stage.
17 days to go: The Roar counts down to the Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auNew Zealand scored 48 tries in five matches and had the best points differential in Rugby World Cup history in 2007, yet they lost the quarter-final to France. It was an unthinkable All Blacks loss and...
Rugby World Cup 2015: Ben Morgan and Jonny May both start final...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoBen Morgan will pull on the number eight jersey in England's final warm-up match before the Rugby World Cup.The Gloucester star has faced an uphill battle to earn his spot ahead of the tournament after...
World Cup watch: France can thrive with English style
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldForward power: France may well have found a style that works, based on the efforts of their packScotland will present an awkward challenge to France on Saturday evening. Awkward because only a dominant...
Schmidt unveils Ireland World Cup squad
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsVeteran centre Gordon D'Arcy has missed the cut for Ireland's Rugby World Cup squad.
‘I am not the undisputed No 1’
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comScott Spedding may have started the last four matches for France but the South African-born fullback is not assuming he has won the battle to fill the role for the global showpiece.
