As we reach the half-way point in the pool stages of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, the stakes could not be higher in the so-called Pool of Death. Following Wales’ momentous victory under the lights at Twickenham on Saturday, hosts England suddenly go into Saturday’s match against fellow Pool A rivals Australia knowing it is now or never. Win and their World Cup dream is still … Continue reading A tale of two coaches
As the clock counts down to the biggest game of the Rugby World Cup so far, Stuart Lancaster and Warren Gatland have named their respective sides as England and Wales prepare to meet each other in a match which is likely to have a huge impact on who makes it through to the knockout stages. So here are a few of the individual match-ups that … Continue reading England v Wales: Key battles
After all the hype and anticipation, the Rugby World Cup started with a bang with an opening weekend that had a bit of everything. From bonus-point wins to huge upsets the 2015 tournament has gotten off to a sensational start with some top performances that have whetted the appetite of fans excited to see how the next six weeks unfold. The tournament started on Friday … Continue reading Super Start
After all the build-up to the 2015 Rugby World Cup, it is finally time for the talking to stop and the action to begin. Twenty teams matching up in Rugby Union’s showpiece event, all hoping to embrace victory on the biggest stage. For teams such as Uruguay, Namibia and Romania, the opportunity for unknown players to test themselves against some of the game’s greats is … Continue reading World Cup watch: Home Nations
