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Scots rage after last-minute heartbreak

1 decade ago by The Times

Scotland have been knocked out of the Rugby World Cup after a controversial late penalty handed a quarter final victory...

Referee controversy denies Scotland shock win over Australia

1 decade ago by The Times

Scotland were denied a shock victory over Australia by a controversial decision from Craig Joubert, the referee, in the final...

We have accepted heroic failure for far too long

1 decade ago by The Times

Gutted. That’s how I felt when Fourie du Preez scored that try. It was devastating. A World Cup without Wales...

Tommy Bell denies London Irish hopes of new dawn

1 decade ago by The Times

There was no joy for the Irish at the Madejski Stadium yesterday either, with Tommy Bell landing seven penalty goals...

Heartbroken Jamie Roberts holds back tears

1 decade ago by The Times

“One of those brutal moments,” was how Jamie Roberts described it. And how he meant it. A good hour after...

Europeans sink to lowest ebb in history

1 decade ago by The Times

A quite stunning weekend of rugby, finished off by a magnificent effort from a pumped and proud Scotland. But when the...

Speed and accuracy provide hallmarks of Pumas’ progress

1 decade ago by The Times

Downgrade the extraordinary. New Zealand’s exquisite performance against France seemed to emerge from another galaxy, beyond the reach of the...

‘Disgraceful’ referee costs Scotland victory

1 decade ago by The Times

Craig Joubert, the referee, was labelled a “disgrace” for sprinting off the Twickenham pitch after his last-minute mistake robbed Scotland...

Ireland ratings versus Argentina

1 decade ago by The Times

Ireland Ratings Rob Kearney 5 Left stranded a few times by poor defence and missed three tackles Tommy Bowe 5...

Scotland ratings versus Australia

1 decade ago by The Times

Scotland ratings Stuart Hogg 8 Great try-saving tackle on Adam Ashley-Cooper and was always willing to run Sean Maitland 6...