Ireland’s Rugby World Cup 2023 Bid Just Received A Massive Boost
The Italian Rugby Federation has announced they are withdrawing their bid to host the 2023 World Cup. The news is a massive boost to Ireland’s hopes of hosting the tournament,...
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Sean O’Brien Dismisses French ‘Kidology’ Ahead Of Pool Decider
France are trying to ease the World Cup pressure by branding Ireland favourites for next weekend’s Pool D decider, according to Sean O’Brien. Flanker O’Brien labelled French claims Ireland are...
Don’t Conceal Jesse Kriel
Jesse Kriel’s meteoric rise on the international rugby scene makes him one of the most exciting prospects at next week’s World Cup. The 21 year old is seen as the...
OPINION: What’s in store for this months RWC
The last two weeks have been entirely focused on the announcement of each country’s 31 man Rugby World Cup squad. Hearts were broken and dreams were shattered, but it is...
No Blunders for Skudder
Milner-Skudder’s sudden rise is best summed up by the fact he did not recognise All Blacks manager Darren Shand’s number when he called to deliver the good news on Sunday....
BOD: Sam Burgess doesn’t have the attacking prowess for international rugby
Brian O’Driscoll rates Sam Burgess’ attacking game below the standard required at international level and was more impressed by Henry Slade during England’s victory over France. Burgess and Slade forged...
Jonny’s got no cover
The Racing Metro pivot has been stood down from action until Mid-February due to recurrent headaches and nausea caused by a fourth concussion this year. The news of this enforced...
Update on Cyprus Rugby RWC 2015 Status
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has given a statement whereby they offer clarification of the membership application status of Cyprus Rugby. Cyprus, who are on a record streak of eighteen...
Cardiff Millennium Stadium to become RWC 2015 Goldmine
England are planning to turn the Millennium Stadium into a World Cup gold mine worth more than £50m. Up to eight matches are being earmarked for Cardiff during the...
Cyprus Denied RWC Spot
Cyprus head coach Paul Shanks has been left “gutted” after his record-breaking side were omitted from the qualifying process for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Cyprus have won a Test...
