'France won't dwell on past NZ upsets'
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comFrance beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals in 2007 but that was eight years ago, Frederic Michalak stressed before the teams meet at the Millennium Stadium in the last eight on Saturday.
'Dark destroyer' targets rugby's Everest
1 decade ago by Rugby 365INTERVIEW: Thierry Dusautoir announced his arrival on the international scene in no uncertain fashion when he made an astonishing 38 tackles in France's epic victory over New Zealand in the 2007 World...
All Blacks aware New Zealand on edge
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has done his bit to calm nerves at home as millions of nervous New Zealanders await the outcome of their World Cup quarterfinal against France.
Is Dusautoir the best captain for the fabulous French?
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThere’s no doubting Thierry Dusautoir is one of the world’s best flankers, but when push turns to shove, can he keep his troops under control? He led the French four years ago in the Rugby...
Captain slams report of French RWC coach split
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auFrance captain Thierry Dusautoir has rubbished reports there has been a split between coach Philippe Saint-Andre and his players just days before the World Cup quarter-final against defending champions...
Dusautoir Denies Unrest
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance captain Thierry Dusautoir has rejected rumours that the squad have revolted against head coach Philippe Saint-André. Reports in France this week suggested that the senior players had taken charge,...
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...
Meet four of the Argentina players who pose a serious threat to Ireland
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWhile Ireland won Pool D and, in turn, avoided the All Blacks in the quarter-final, the prospect of having to overcome Los Pumas to progress to a first ever World Cup semi-final may not be as appealing...
Preview: New Zealand vs France
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand vs France: Quarter-Final PreviewNew Zealand gave their best performance of the World Cup in their final pool match, while France delivered their worst performance in their final pool game....
Preview: South Africa vs Wales
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa vs Wales: Quarter-Final PreviewIf you’re expecting a game of free-flowing running rugby, you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time. This a World Cup knock-out game, in which the players...
