By Emma Chesworth of Laureus
On the spot in New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup
So it’s four matches to go in the Rugby World Cup. And they are all big ones… Read more
BY MARK THOMAS
Former Wales Sevens international and team-mate of Gavin Hastings and Rob Wainwright at Cambridge University. Read more
BY MICHAEL LYNAGH
Laureus Ambassador and Australian vice-captain and World Cup winner in 1991
BY NICK YOUNGS
Ben Youngs was scrum-half in the 19-12 defeat by France which ended England’s hopes of winning the Rugby World Cup. His dad, Nick Youngs, played six times for England as scrum-half in the 1980s. Here Nick reflects on England’s World Cup campaign.
England players following their defeat at the hands of France in the Quarter Finals
By Emma Chesworth of Laureus
On the spot in New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup’s Pool phase is over – 40 matches in 22 days,a period of saturation rugby action to satisfy even the most diehard fan. Just eight teams remain.
The tournament this weekend now gets down to business, knock-out rugby with Wales taking on Ireland and Australia playing S.Africa in the country’s capital city, Wellington, whilst England play France and New Zealand are matched against Argentina at Eden Park in Auckland.
