Twitter goes bonkers for Irish victory
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSocial media sites were flooded with messages of joy to celebrate Ireland's historic 40-29 win over New Zealand on Saturday evening, with armchair commentators and global figures alike tweeting their support.
'When we scored, I didn't know whether to celebrate or to cry'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTadhg Furlong's ability to hold it together through his interview is almost as impressive as his performance against the All Blacks.
A momentous prize claimed - a scalp that was beyond many gods of the game
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMaybe the worst thing about our history with the All Blacks, something tangled up in that facility to find cheap solace in narrow defeat, was a suspicion that they looked upon games against us as little...
Neil Francis: It is rare to see New Zealand in such psychological distress - wonderful too
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt was an intensely irrational reality. Ireland were awarded a kickable penalty with less than two minutes to go. Mathematically, the game could not end in a draw and with a margin of 11 points New Zealand...
New Zealand lose Moala
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyGeorge Moala will miss the rest of New Zealand's northern hemisphere tour with an elbow injury.
Brown targets No 1 spot
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyMike Brown hopes the momentum gathering behind England's bid to replace New Zealand at the summit of world rugby will accelerate this autumn.
Mike Brown: England are ‘building some sort of aura’ under Eddie Jones
1 decade ago by The GuardianWhile ‘being No1 in the world and winning World Cups’ is the aim, the full-back is focused on trying to beat South Africa for the first time since 2006 for nowEngland’s players say they want to make...
Ireland defeat of All Blacks a fitting tribute to Anthony Foley
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanProud flanker CJ Stander admitted he could never have helped Ireland make history against New Zealand without his rugby “rock” Anthony Foley.
Eddie Jones weighs up England options for Test against South Africa
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Fitness of Lawes uncertain but Rokoduguni and May favourites to start• Rohan Janse van Rensburg replaces injured Jesse Kriel for South AfricaAll 34 players who trained with England in the Algarve...
Noves sees 'a little bit of hope'
1 decade ago by Rugby 365NEWS: France coach Guy Noves believes Ireland's historic defeat of the All Blacks gives his team "a little bit of hope" ahead of their Paris showdown against the world champions.
