So near but yet so far for Ireland as they battled back from 25-15 down but couldn’t quite land the killer punch at the death, writes Rugby World writer Katie…
Katie Field
Ireland downbeat after defeat by France
IT WAS doom and gloom all round from Ireland coach Declan Kidney and his skipper Brian O’Driscoll after their 25-22 defeat to France at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. Ireland came oh…
Six Nations Predictions Competition
From Rugby World writer Katie Field Rugby World magazine organises a just-for-fun Six Nations Predictions competition every year, asking coaches, former players and journalists to guess who will win each…
Ireland v France – preview with teams and match stat attack!
Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin Date: Sunday, 13 February Kick-off: 3pm GMT Coverage: Live on BBC Two, Red Button and online from 1430-1700; Commentary on Radio 5 live and live text commentary on BBC Sport website After…
Tom Biggs – Bath, Newcastle, Leeds and England Sevens
When Tom Biggs was at Leeds Carnegie, he took some time out to chat to Rugby World about relegation, team building, working at a Pea factory and Lionel Richie being…
Mirco Bergamasco – Racing Metro, Stade Francais and Italy
Rugby World caught up with the Italian centre about memories, being starstruck, and walking the runway for fashion institution Armani. Just to ease the sibling confusion, a regular occurance he…
Magnus Lund – Biarritz, Sale and England
When the Nordic powerhouse was at Sale he took some time out to chat about his best rugby moments, joking around at training and fancying himself as a part-time Dj.…
Nolli Waterman – Worcester and England
A quick catch up with Worcester and England Full Back Nolli Waterman about smelly kits, travel chums, inspiration and how she earned the nickname ‘Nollie’. RUGBY WORLD: Danielle, why are…
Ryan Jones – Ospreys and Wales
All round funny man and once polled as Wales’ Sexiest Man, Ryan Jones chats to Rugby World about being starstruck, his philosophy on life and wanting to be Superman. RUGBY…
Shaun Perry – CA Brive, Bristol and England
When Shaun Perry was at Bristol, he took half and hour out to talk to Rugby World about cooking, phobias, early memories and what its like to wear an England…