The All Blacks are strong favourites, but should they be?
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAccording to most major betting sources, the All Blacks are heavy favourites heading into this Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final. Odds are usually a pretty strong reflection of the merits of two teams...
Australia: State of the Nation
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s six from six for the Wallabies, including emerging unscathed from the pool of death that caused England’s demise, so in a sense it’s already been a successful campaign. But in a World Cup...
'Richetty grub' - Insulting Richie McCaw caricature makes Australian front page news
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAustralia and New Zealand will renew rivalries in this weekend's World Cup final and one Australian new3s outlet hasn't held back in their vies of All Blacks captain Richie McCaw.
Australia’s David Pocock invites David Attenborough to Rugby World Cup final
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Zimbabwe-born back-row says ‘he’s a big hero of mine’• Pocock still bearing the scars of Australia’s semi-final win over ArgentinaAustralia’s back-row David Pocock has invited “legend”...
South Africa’s Heyneke Meyer adds to inspiring images of Rugby World Cup | Robert Kitson
1 decade ago by The GuardianMeyer, one of the most passionate coaches in world sport, gave new meaning to the phrase ‘dignity in defeat’ against the All Blacks during a tournament which has enjoyed its fair share of Andrew Flintoff-Brett...
British & Irish Lions XV selected from Rugby World Cup - by Steve James
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSteve James picks just two Englishmen for the 2017 New Zealand tour
Veteran coach of two World Cup finals Eddie Jones backs All Blacks to pip Wallabies
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJapan’s World Cup coach Eddie Jones is tipping the All Blacks to defeat his native Australia by the narrowest of margins and retain the William Web Ellis Trophy in Saturday’s final.
South Africa: State of the Nation
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIs there any rugby nation with more passionate expectation of success than South Africa? The demand fromthe masses for victory in every Test match is uncompromising. The reaction when the Springboks lose...
English newspaper selects just TWO Irishmen in his XV for 2017 British and Irish Lions Tour
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSteve James believes just two Irish players will make the Test team when the tourists play New Zealand in two years time.
British & Irish Lions XV selected from Rugby World Cup by Sir Ian McGeechan
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIn pics: Sir Ian McGeechan, the former British & Irish Lions coach, picks just two Englishmen for the 2017 New Zealand tour
