The key areas where pool A decider will be won and lost
1 decade ago by The TimesThe laws of probability really ought to have worked in Wales’s favour by now. Over the course of their run...
Strength over style order of the day as both sides seek to seize group by force
1 decade ago by The TimesFrance have been more vocal than usual before this game, possibly because they have not beaten Ireland in four attempts...
Nick Mallett denies England approach from RFU
1 decade ago by The TimesNick Mallett, the former South Africa and Italy coach, denied last night that he had been approached about the position...
Graham Rowntree and Andy Farrell bans add to shameful end
1 decade ago by The TimesGraham Rowntree and Andy Farrell will be banned from the changing room when England’s World Cup campaign, which began three...
Scotland must front up to take giant leap into knockout stage
1 decade ago by The TimesScotland have beaten the minnows, scoring a hatful of tries along the way. They have rested a few frontline players...
All Blacks wear down Tongan challenge
1 decade ago by The TimesA rout on the scoreboard, but no romp for the All Blacks. The world champions were coasting towards the finish, running...
Turning pressure into a positive mindset is the key for Cotter’s men
1 decade ago by The TimesVern Cotter sprang a couple of surprises by picking Sean Maitland on the right wing rather than Sean Lamont but...
Moving the point of attack is the way to defeat Samoa
1 decade ago by The TimesIn 1991, when Scotland met Samoa in a World Cup quarter-final, they had a secret weapon. It was called Gavin...
New Zealand 47 Tonga 9, Rugby World Cup match report: Nehe Milner-Skudder scores twice as All Blacks cruise
1 decade ago by The TelegraphNew Zealand 47 Tonga 9: Spirited Islanders eventually succumb as All Blacks run in five second-half tries
Australia vs Wales: 'Off the field I am the least confident person there is,' says Dan Biggar
1 decade ago by The TelegraphInterview: Wales fly-half tells Steve James he feels most comfortable during a game and his side back themselves against anyone in a konck-out game
