Rugby World Cup 2015: Southern hemisphere brains have thoroughly eclipsed northern brawn
1 decade ago by The TelegraphPaul Hayward: For first time in tournament's history there will be no European semi-finalist as physicality without sophistication is eclipsed by the artistry and skills of the likes of Matt Giteau
Review: Australia vs Scotland
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyMany wrote Scotland off coming into this game and few could have anticipated the performance they gave today in the last quarter final against Australia. The Wallabies looked dangerous from the very start...
Australia without David Pocock and Israel Folau for Scotland showdown
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Ben McCalman and Kurtley Beale to replace injured duo for quarter-final• Captain Stephen Moore and Matt Giteau both set to win their 100th capAustralia have been dealt a major blow in the build-up...
Preview: Australia vs Scotland
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyCan Australia win the World Cup for an unprecedented third time? No country has done so yet, but we have Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa all through to the quarter-finals and aiming to achieve...
Giteau on the edge of winning 100 caps for the Wallabies
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyMatt Giteau is thrilled to be on the edge of winning 100 caps for Australia, but said that he wasn’t sure he’d even manage two after his first appearance.“I certainly remember my debut. We lost by...
Australia - State Of The Nation
1 decade ago by Len KaplanAs the form team of Rugby World Cup 2015 through the four-week pool stage, Australia go into their quarter-final clash with Scotland at Twickenham on Sunday as firm favourites. Barring a sudden drop...
Match Review: Australia vs Wales
1 decade ago by Len KaplanWales coach Warren Gatland calls the Australia’s defence of their goal-line, when reduced to 13 players, “heroic” while Wallaby coach Michael Cheika speaks of his pride at his players’ “resilience...
Giteau: Mitchell belongs with Lomu on the pitch but sucks at his video game
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldGiteau and Mitchell put a shout out on Twitter to borrow a Playstation and Jonah Lomu Rugby and it turns out Mitchell isn't very good at itDrew Mitchell and Matt GiteauBryan Habana matched Jonah Lomu’s...
What We Learned: England vs Australia
1 decade agoWhat was a happy coaching triumph for Michael Cheika was a dismal coaching calamity for Stuart Lancaster. Australia were magnificent and worthy victors, while England were sad losers, crashing out of...
Douglas hails Cheika effect as England flop
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIn they walk, the stars of the show. The microphones flock to David Pocock, Michael Hooper, Matt Giteau and, of course, Bernard Foley.
