Eddie O’Sullivan Age 52 (21 November 1958) Birthplace Youghal, Co Cork Coaching history Monivea, Blackrock, Connacht, Ireland U21, Ireland, USA Eagles Record as USA coach (January 2009-present) P10 W6 L4…
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Rugby World Cup 2011: USA’s key man – Todd Clever
Todd Stanger Clever Age 28 (16 January 1983) Birthplace Palm Springs Position Back-row Weight 15st 3lb Height 6ft 4in Club Suntory, Japan USA caps 33 USA points 40 (eight tries)…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Russia’s Story
Russia are making their World Cup debut this autumn – but they are planning to stick around for a long time Russia will make their first-ever appearance at the Rugby…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Russia’s Coach: Nikolai Nerush
Nikolai Vladimirovich Nerush Age 50 (24 July 1960) Birthplace Moscow Coaching history VVA Monino Record as Russia coach (November 2008-present) P21 W12 L8 D1 He’s achieved all he can domestically.…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Russia’s key man – Vasily Artemiev
Ireland played their part in grooming Vasily Artemiev for the top, but is the Russia wing now about to return to haunt them? Here is a quick trivia question for…
Wales squad – Powell, Thomas and Owens back in contention
Wales coach Warren Gatland has named the 39-man squad which will meet at the WRU National Centre of Excellence on Monday in preparation for the Rugby World Cup warm-up clash against…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Italy’s story
The Italians are World Cup ever-presents but have never made the quarter-finals. Here’s their journey Italy’s World Cup experience started with a bang – an All Black bang that blew…
New Zealand v South Africa – the ultimate preview – impress your friends!
New Zealand v South Africa is one of the biggest rivalries in rugby. Here is a statistical look at the match.. Venue: Westpac Stadium, Wellington Date: Saturday 30 July Kick-off:…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Italy’s Coach – Nick Mallet
Nick Vivian Haward Mallett Age 54 (30 October 1956) Birthplace Haileybury, England Coaching history Boland, South Africa, Stade Français Record as Italy coach (February 2008-present) P36 W6 L30 Italy have…
Ireland need to hit the ground running
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…