Exclusive video: Watch all the scores and highlights as New Zealand beat France
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNew Zealand and France are going head to head to book a place in the semi-finals of the rugby World Cup. Independent.ie has exclusive in-play highlights for every game at the tournament. Watch the action...
LIVE, Rugby Word Cup: New Zealand v France
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentGood evening, and welcome to Millennium Stadium as world champions New Zealand take on France in the day’s second quarter-final.
Keith Wood and TV3 in brilliant, emotional tribute to Paul O'Connell
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThere is the small matter of New Zealand v France in the quarter-final of the rugby World Cup tonight but TV3 dedicated the first few minutes of their build up to pay tribute to Paul O'Connell.
Review: South Africa vs Wales
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have claimed their spot in the Semi-Final of the RWC after a hard fought 23-19 victory against Wales. After opening the scoring through 2 attempts at goal by Handre Pollard, the Boks conceded...
Head to head: Ma'a Nonu vs Wesley Fofana
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the key head to heads to analyse ahead of the RWC Quarter-Final between New Zealand and France, is the battle of the centres Ma'a Nonu and Wesley Fofana. Both of these no. 12's have been outstanding...
South Africa edge Wales in tense Twickenham Quarter Final
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpSouth Africa have beaten Wales 23-19 in an incredibly tense first Quarter Final of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Trailing 13-12 at the break following a brilliant Dan Biggar try and late dropgoal. Tthe...
Scottish duo win appeal against ban
1 decade ago by World RugbyRoss Ford and Jonny Gray (Scotland) are free to resume playing with immediate effect after successfully appealing against their three-week suspension for acts of foul play contrary to Law 10.4(j) (dangerous...
Captain’s role includes managing the referee
1 decade ago by The TimesNigel Owens refereed England against the All Blacks at Twickenham in November last year. As New Zealand were about to...
Favourites prepare for ‘best of’ France
1 decade ago by The TimesThe All Blacks are ignoring talk of a player revolt in their rivals’ camp before tonight’s World Cup quarter-final at...
How All Blacks were stunned by reborn France
1 decade ago by The TimesIt is October 6, 2007 and New Zealand are the overwhelming favourites to beat France in their World Cup quarter-final...
