Ireland need focus against France to avoid New Zealand, admits Joe Schmidt
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Ireland coach laments decision-making during World Cup win over Italy• ‘We were lucky to escape with the points we need to get out of the pool’Joe Schmidt said there will be no let-up in intensity...
LAIDLAW: We’re heading for a southern hemisphere final
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auA shudder ran down the collective New Zealand spine yesterday. Raw memories of all those times in the past when the Wallabies have crept up on them and stolen their silverware have been stirred. It could...
SPIRO: Are the All Blacks and Ireland hiding their best stuff?
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auEven before the 2015 Rugby World Cup, All Blacks great Ian Jones, now a smart ground commentator, declared that New Zealand would keep a lot of their plays back before unleashing them during the finals....
Haig: Namibia bigger than All Blacks clash
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumHaig: Namibia bigger than All Blacks clash
Michael Hooper cited for this dangerous cleanout on Mike Brown
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpWallaby flanker Michael Hooper has been cited following their 33-13 victory over England at Twickenham on Saturday. Hooper charged into a ruck shortly before halftime, and while referee Romain Poite and...
Ireland edge Italy to secure quarter final qualification
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpIreland edged Italy 16-9 in a Six Nations style contest at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday, guaranteeing Ireland's quarterfinal qualification. It sets up a finale against France to decide who will top Pool...
Sean O’Brien says Ireland must stop Mathieu Bastareaud to beat France
1 decade ago by The Guardian• ‘You’ve got to take his space away, he’s an intelligent rugby player’• Ireland coaches and players targeting improvement in order to beat FranceIreland must shut down powerhouse Mathieu Bastareaud...
‘France can beat us’ – New Zealand paper hoping for Ireland as World Cup quarter-final opponents
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe All Blacks will be keeping a close eye on the Pool D decider between Ireland and France next Sunday in Cardiff and it’s clear who they would prefer as their last eight opponent.
Cup semi finals set in Glasgow
1 decade ago by IRBThe Cup semi finals will see USA play Fiji and England await New Zealand with the latter joining South Africa and Fiji in qualifying for the Olympic Games with victory over Scotland.
Argentina and Tonga score great tries in entertaining Pool C clash
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpArgentina and Tonga both scored some stunning tries but it was Los Pumas that put in a strong second half performance to win 45-16 in Leicester. The game was finely poised at 20-13 at halftime, but Argentina...
