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France Schmidt's Irish strategy risky - Kay
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEx-England star Ben Kay believes Joe Schmidt is focusing Ireland on peaking for their World Cup game against France.
Parling says winning Ireland game was crucial
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsGeoff Parling stated it was crucial England beat Ireland in their final warm-up match to ensure they had momentum heading into the World Cup opener against Fiji.
Saturday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyTownsend can't wait for Naiyaravoro to arrive: Glasgow Warriors boss Gregor Townsend is eager to get Taqele Naiyaravoro on the field as soon as possible.The Australia international is currently...
Masi: Italy must beat France
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsAndrea Masi believes Italy's World Cup fate could be decided by the result of their opening match against RBS 6 Nations rivals France.
Same again for England but rivals would cherish a talent like Henry Slade | Dean Ryan
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe versatile Exeter back was the undoubted star of England’s warm-up matches but will struggle to get a look-in at the Rugby World CupThis is the home straight. Seven days from now all 20 teams will...
Memory of '07 continues to haunt All Blacks
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe All Blacks prepared to fly out to England for the World Cup Thursday, still haunted by the upset quarterfinal loss to France in Cardiff during the 2007 tournament.
Russell encouraged by Scotland progress
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsFinn Russell believes Scotland are on the up after showing signs of improvement in their World Cup warm-up matches.
Exeter Chief Geoff Parling plays in England victory over Ireland
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs' Geoff Parling played an hour of England's 21-13 win over Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday.The lock made way for Joe Launchbury as England won their final World Cup warm-up match before...
Webb and Halfpenny ruled out of World Cup
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsIt has been confirmed that Wales will be without both Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb for the Rugby World Cup that starts next week.
Maitland eyes return to Scotland wing
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsSean Maitland is set to win his first Scotland cap for ten months against France tonight when he runs out at full-back, but hopes he will be back on the wing come the World Cup.
