Rugby News by Country

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  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011

    Faletau to hit the ground running

    Toby Faletau is hoping Wales can carry their World Cup form into Saturday's clash against Australia and build valuable momentum ahead of the Six Nations.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011

    Kirwan ready to roll the dice

    New Zealand great John Kirwan is happy to step into the void created by Martin Johnson's resignation as England coach - even if it means operating within the existing Rugby Football Union (RFU) set-up.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    O'Shea: We're sick of RFU mess

    O'Shea: We're sick of RFU mess

    Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea says he is "sick" of the way English rugby has been tarnished by the recent turmoil at the RFU.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011

    Matfield: 'Lawrence did not cheat'

    Recently retired Springbok vice-captain Victor Matfield has laid the debate about New Zealand referee Bryce Lawrence's World Cup quarterfinal performance to rest.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    Harinordoquy's dad in hot water

    Harinordoquy's dad in hot water

    The father of Biarritz number eight Imanol Harinordoquy invaded the pitch and tried to punch a Bayonne player in the face on Tuesday.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    Visser set for Scotland call-up

    Visser set for Scotland call-up

    Tim Visser, Edinburgh's Dutch winger, is set to earn selection for Scotland's summer tour in 2012, head coach Andy Robinson has confirmed.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    Meeting planned for RFU board

    Meeting planned for RFU board

    The RFU management board is meeting on Wednesday to discuss the recommendations made by the critical reviews into England's World Cup debacle.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011

    Flying Dutchman to be Scot free

    Scotland coach Andy Robinson has revealed that he plans to involve Edinburgh's prolific Dutch-born wing Tim Visser in the national squad as soon as he is eligible.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011

    Welsh battering ram smells blood

    Burly Welsh inside centre Jamie Roberts is excited at the prospect of testing out the defensive mettle of Wallabies inside backs James O'Connor and Berrick Barnes this weekend.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011

    England Women win series

    England Women repeated Saturday's dose when they beat the world champion New Zealanders 21-7 at Esher on Tuesday evening, thus taking the three-match series after their 10-0 Twickenham win on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011

    Brake blow for England

    England's John Brake has been ruled out of this week's second leg of the Sevens World Series in Dubai.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011

    Vickerman and Kepu return to the fold

    Wallaby forwards Dan Vickerman and Sekope Kepu have become the latest additions to the Waratahs' pre-season training squad, after the pair rejoined teammates to continue their rehabilitation.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    Kirwan keen on England role

    Kirwan keen on England role

    John Kirwan is keen to guide England through next year's Six Nations as speculation mounts that a permanent coach appointment will be delayed.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    Williams eyes winning send-off

    Williams eyes winning send-off

    Shane Williams will not allow emotion surrounding his final Test match appearance to engulf the main objective of helping Wales beat Australia.

  • Tuesday, 29. November, 2011

    USA Rugby to Offer Fulltime Contracts

    USA Rugby is thrilled to announce an exciting development for rugby in the United States. Starting in January 2012, a partnership between the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and USA Rugby will allow 23 rugby sevens athletes to receive fulltime training contracts at the Olympic Training Center (OTC) in Chula Vista, Calif.