Ireland’s Jared Payne out of Rugby World Cup with fractured foot
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Team suffer injury blow before Pool D decider against France• Centre will now return to Ireland for specialist treatmentJared Payne has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a fractured foot,...
Stuart Lancaster seeks hideaway after England complete futile farewell
1 decade ago by The GuardianEngland’s coach has maintained his dignity in the run-up to Saturday’s dead rubber against Uruguay but will distance himself from the World Cup after thatThe wisecracks have really started now. Good...
Stuart Lancaster’s Rugby World Cup pain could eventually be his gain | Graham Henry
1 decade ago by The GuardianEngland’s beleaguered coach is fighting for his job after elimination but, if he comes through this sorry chapter, he will be all the stronger for itSeven of the quarter-finalists were decided before...
Young aiming to close gap on top four
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyWasps ensured a top-six finish in Aviva Premiership Rugby on the final day last season but as his young squad continues to progress, director of rugby Dai Young believes the gap is closing to the top four.
Van Velze: young Warriors ready for Aviva Premiership Rugby challenge
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyWorcester Warriors captain GJ van Velze insists his side will be sticking to the winning formula that earned them their spot in the Aviva Premiership Rugby this season.
Chris Robshaw's Harlequins boss believes he can continue to cope with the pressure of the England captaincy
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsBut Conor O'Shea, the Harlequins director of rugby, has told his under-fire skipper to stop saying 'sorry' in the wake of England's disastrous exit
Aviva Premiership Rugby matches on BT Sport Showcase
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyBT Sport is making three Aviva Premiership Rugby games available for everyone to watch in the first weeks of the new season on its Freeview BT Sport Showcase channel. The three games will include mouth-watering...
Gloucester Rugby confirm Billy Twelvetrees as Club Captain for 2015-16
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyGloucester Rugby's Director of Rugby David Humphreys today confirmed that Billy Twelvetrees will continue as Club Captain for the forthcoming season.
South Africa win World Cup quarter-final spot with 64-0 demolition of USA
1 decade ago by The GuardianIt has been apparent for a while that South Africa were going to top their pool, despite the mind-blowing uncertainty thrown up by the opening-round defeat to Japan. Sure enough they duly confirmed as...
Furno relives moment Italy almost upset Ireland
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyJosh Furno was inches away from landing Ireland in trouble on Sunday until a last-ditch Peter O'Mahony tackle brought him down.
