Falcons need to quickly get passed awful showing
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP)—The Atlanta Falcons didn’t have much to be proud of Monday. Even defensive end Kroy Biermann(notes), who scored Atlanta’s only touchdown in a 30-12 season-opening loss at Chicago, was in a somber mood. “We’ve got some stuff to work on,” Biermann said. “They got some runs on us and obviously some screens. There More...
Tackles could cost Courtney Lawes
Courtney Lawes is on Sunday facing an anxious wait to hear whether he will be cited following England’s 13-9 World Cup victory over Argentina. The match disciplinary official, Murray Whyte from Ireland, has More...
Wobbly victory for Wallabies
Australia recovered from a 6-6 interval scoreline to eventually overcome Italy 32-6 in a four-try performance at North Harbour Stadium on Sunday. The Golds had struggled to shake off the Azzurri until a second-half More...
Ireland battle to win over USA
Ireland got their World Cup campaign off to a stuttering start with a 22-10 win over USA at the Taranaki Stadium in New Plymouth on Sunday. The match was played in rainy conditions and although Ireland held the More...
SLACK: ALL BLACKS TOO OLD
THE ALL Blacks have an experienced squad, but one that is too old to win the Rugby World Cup, says former Wallabies skipper Andrew Slack. Slack, who played 39 tests and won 14 of his 19 tests as skipper, sees parallels More...
Tiesi ruled out of World Cup
Tiesi ruled out of World Cup Argentina centre Gonzalo Tiesi has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup, with captain Felipe Contepomi also left struggling with bruised ribs. Tests early on Sunday confirmed More...