O'Connell Out
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland’s worst fears have been confirmed with the news that Paul O’Connell has been ruled out for the remainder of the Rugby World Cup.O’Connell was stretchered off at half-time in Ireland’s 24-9...
South Africa - State Of The Nation
1 decade ago by Len KaplanWhat is left of Wales? With injuries before the start of the World Cup threatening to derail Wales and more injuries during the tournament leaving them struggling for quality replacements, South Africa...
Paul O'Connell out of Rugby World Cup with hamstring injury
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpIt's been confirmed that Ireland legend Paul O'Connell will play no further part in this year's Rugby World Cup. The 108 Test capped Munsterman suffered a bad hamstring injury during the 24-9 victory...
World Cup round-up: Week 4
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Jonathan Sexton and Paul O'Connell are big injury blows for Ireland but the men in green are into the quarter-finals after a compelling fourth week of the World Cup.
Healy back in Ireland side for crunch France clash
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyBritish & Irish Lions prop Cian Healy is back in the starting line-up for Ireland this weekend after Joe Schmidt named his side to take on France in their key World Cup clash.
Australia look much more secure thanks to touch of Nathan Grey
1 decade ago by The GuardianAustralia’s hardcore defence coach is getting results and has given Wales a new problem to get to the bottom of on SaturdayMuch like his namesake from the 50 Shades trilogy, the Australia defence coach,...
South Africa - State Of The Nation
1 decade ago by Len KaplanBrighton debacle consigned to history The Springboks are over their shocker against Japan and are on the way to the quarter-final. While a good performance against the USA would be preferable, it is...
New Japanese Super Rugby team confirmed as being called The Sunwolves
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpJapan's new Super Rugby team has officially been revealed, with the team being called the Sunwolves. They will play their historic first game against the Lions on February 27th in Tokyo. The name represents...
Rampant Lions continue to roar
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe Lions produced their most impressive display of the season, outplaying WP 62-32 at home on Friday.
England’s Rugby World Cup shambles: 10 reasons why campaign was botched | Eddie Butler
1 decade ago by The GuardianIt started with being drawn in the Pool of Death – but under head coach, Stuart Lancaster, England never looked able to stop themselves being dragged underEngland are not very good. They have not won...
