Alan Quinlan is backing Ireland to learn from the mistakes of their disastrous 2007 World Cup campaign, provided they can get off to a strong start in New Zealand. The…
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Rugby World 2011: Italy’s key man – Sergio Parisse
Sergio Matteo Parisse Age 27 (12 September 1983) Birthplace La Plata, Argentina Position No 8 Weight 16st 5lb Height 6ft 5in Club Stade Français Italy caps 77 Italy points 33…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Ireland’s Coach – Declan Kidney
Declan Kidney Age 51 (20 October 1959) Birthplace Ballincollig, Cty Cork Coaching history Dolphin, Munster, Leinster, Ireland A Record as Ireland coach (November 2008-present) P29 W19 L9 D1 Be it…
Rugby World 2011: Ireland’s moment
The men in green must learn the lessons of four years ago if they are to fulfil their potential, says Katie Field Looking at Ireland’s World Cup record, the less…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Ireland’s key man – Brian O’Driscoll
Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll has a plethora of honours but has yet to taste World Cup success. Will things change in 2011? One look at his record confirms why Brian…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Australia’s Young Guns
Australia were distraught after their ignominious World Cup exit in 2007. Can this skilful bunch make amends? Australia's 2007 World Cup experience was akin to inflating a beautiful balloon. Initial…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Australia’s key man – Rocky Elsom
He’s a man who hates losing and leads by example, so Rocky Elsom will do all he can to make the Wallabies world champions for a third time. By Katie…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Australia’s Coach – Robbie Deans
Kiwi Robbie Deans is hoping to shatter his countrymen’s World Cup dreams by guiding a Wallaby side he’s packed with thrilling young talent to the trophy Robbie Deans is the…
Australia v South Africa – minute by minute analysis
The Qantas Wallabies opened their Castrol Edge Tri Nations campaign in style crossing for five tries to two and running out 39-20 winners over an inury-hit the Springboks side at…
England v Wales preview from Lydiate and Charteris
Wales and Dragons duo Luke Charteris and Dan Lydiate will both have English supporters on their side if they get the opportunity to run out against the old enemy at…