Rugby’s red bib and why no player in his right mind wants to wear it
Getting that red bib can only mean one thing – a world of pain Ahead of Ireland’s 2011 World Cup victory over Australia, Shane Jennings famously imitated Wallabies turnover machine David Pocock to help his side prepare for all-out war at the breakdown. Seven years ago, as Leinster steeled themselves for a Champions Cup semi-final […]
7 years ago
5 takeaways as Scotland survive Samoa scare
Scotland are through to the last eight of the World Cup after being pushed all the way by a lively Samoa team. The two sides traded scores in a frantic opening half which saw Scotland score two tries to Samoa’s three and meant the Scots trailed 26-23 at the half. The Pacific islanders thought they had […]
11 years ago
Extraordinary scenes as Springboks fan invades pitch to disrupt ruck (Video)
How on Earth did security let this happen? There was a strange sight during the Rugby World Cup clash between South Africa and Samoa. A pitch invader in a Springboks jersey stormed the field and brainlessly attempted to get involved with a ruck. He was *ahem* “dealt with” by a couple of Samoans, who may […]
11 years ago
Samoan centre smashed by USA man after 28 seconds of World Cup clash (Video)
Good while it lasted. Spare several thoughts for Ray Lee-Lo after his World Cup debut was almost ended after less than 30 seconds. The Samoan centre fronted up to Thretton Palamo, his opposite number, but was brutalised. The Saracens and USA midfield star fended Lee-Lo off with a huge, leading elbow and left him stunned. […]
11 years ago