The Irish Times

Matt Williams: Italy’s youth programme being dismantled just as it bears fruit

Years of graft from Ireland’s Stephen Aboud created a world class elite player pathway

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 06:00

Modern side a more practical version of the teams that lit up previous World Cups

Tue Oct 06 2015 - 07:45

Wallabies denied a place in inaugural World Cup final as Les Bleus upset 1987 co-hosts

Sun Aug 23 2015 - 12:00

New Zealand become the first team to lift the Webb Ellis cup after beating the French 29-9

Fri Aug 21 2015 - 12:00

Toulouse coach will replace Philippe Saint-Andre on four-year deal

Sun May 31 2015 - 12:52

Inconsistent selection and brutish, forward-orientated tactics testing the patience of the French fans

Sat Feb 14 2015 - 01:00

Jacques Brunel has broadened Italy’s playing patterns to make them a more rounded team but he hasn’t quite solved the halfback conundrum

Tue Feb 03 2015 - 16:30