Hansen redefines all we knew about experience
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyAs ever, it fell to Steve Hansen to neatly encapsulate the situation. The All Blacks head coach is the master of all he surveys and that includes the press conference room, whether in victory or defeat.
A brutal drubbing that was conceived in Dublin
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIt’s unlikely to bring any comfort to Ireland that they brought the full wrath of the All Blacks upon themselves in Tokyo.
Jack Nowell backed to make timely return for England's semi-final with New Zealand
7 years ago by The GuardianHamstrung winger given bullish assessment Jonny May also expected to be fit for semi-finalEngland expect to have Jack Nowell fit and available for selection for this weekend’s World Cup semi-final against...
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: All Blacks semi-final is bigger than our 2003 World Cup triumph
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There is no avoiding the superlatives and hype over Saturday's World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. ,
All Blacks are best sports team ever but beatable, says Eddie Jones
7 years ago by The Guardian• England coach claims his players are starting to believe• We are expanding our coverage of New Zealand. Please help us by supporting our independent journalismEddie Jones has told England they stand...
Sayonara, Japan! New era awaits Brave Blossoms
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAbandoned, crumbling stadiums and empty, cracked swimming pools. Plummeting participation and dwindling interest. Platitudes and empty gestures. The reality of sporting legacy is it rarely...
'Abysmal' and 'embarrassing': New Zealand press assess Ireland's performance
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIreland’s standing as a rugby nation has taken a tumble after the ignominious quarter-final exit at the hands of the All Blacks, with the New Zealand press declaring Joe Schmidt’s side “abysmal”...
New Zealand are ultimate challenge but England can face them down
7 years ago by The GuardianStrength in depth and a disciplined win against Australia are proof enough for Eddie Jones that his side have what it takesA big week is looming in Japan, with the country’s new emperor set to be enthroned...
France show their best and worst as Vahaamahina madness proves costly
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup quarter-final saw the best and worst side of France, as they suffered a self-inflicted meltdown against Wales. For the majority of Sunday's World Cup quarter-final...
New Zealand read Ireland like a book
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIt's been hailed as the best All Blacks performance since the last World Cup. Some are saying it was as close to perfection as you can come in the game of rugby.
