Whoever wins Pool D is likely to face the Pumas in the World Cup quarter-finals – and both France and Ireland know how tough that task is
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When will Gael Fickou’s talent be appreciated by France?
At 17, Gael Fickou was described by Shaun Edwards as the future of centre play, while Sir Clive Woodward believes he and Wesley Fofana could form the best midfield partnership in…
Nutrition: How players should eat for World Cup matches
All together 20 nations across the globe play in the Rugby World Cup, with each country taking 31 players to the tournament. We will see 620 international professional rugby players…
Analysis: Ten minutes that sealed a magical Japan win
If the endgame of these global tournaments is to catapult the sport into the wider consciousness and inspire fresh fans, Rugby World Cup 2015 may have already reached a zenith. A 34-32 victory for…
Five things we learnt: Wales v Uruguay
When is a job done satisfactorily? The difficulty with completing any job is that some people are never fully satisfied. Whether it’s a painter, gardener or rugby writer someone will…
Nutrition: Plan your intake of protein
Protein The Rugby World Cup squads will be educating all of their players on the importance of proteins. Proteins are not only essential for life but are crucial for many…
World Cup 2015: Wales 54-9 Uruguay
Wales avoided a first-day upset, running in eight tries to beat Uruguay at a canter. Four first-half tries – three by Cory Allen – set the scene and after the…
World Cup 2015: Tonga 10-17 Georgia
Georgia produced the first shock of the 2015 World Cup as they beat Tonga – who sit five places above them in the World Rugby Rankings – 17-10 at Kingsholm.…
Which team has the most to lose at the Rugby World Cup?
By Will Macpherson This should be the greatest Rugby World Cup ever. There, I’ve said it. I’ve joined the hype brigade. Biggest, best, brashest, any which way you square it,…
Here come the (new) boys
Kriel, 21, played full-back for the Bulls in this year’s Super Rugby tournament, but switched to outside centre to make his Test debut against Australia on 18 July, and grabbed…