Rugby News by Country

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  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011
    Halfpenny left to rue late miss

    Halfpenny left to rue late miss

    Leigh Halfpenny has spoken of his heartbreak over the agonising late penalty miss that could have booked Wales' World Cup final place.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011
    Wales stars back banned skipper

    Wales stars back banned skipper

    Wales' World Cup squad have rallied behind Sam Warburton after he was sent off during an agonising semi-final defeat against France.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011
    Edwards' anger turns to pride

    Edwards' anger turns to pride

    Shaun Edwards' anger at Sam Warburton's red card in Wales' World Cup semi-final defeat by France has been soothed by his pride in the team.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011

    New Zealand eye Final hurdle

    New Zealand vowed to keep their feet firmly on the ground after reaching next weekend's World Cup Final against France with a masterful display of power rugby in their last-four clash with Australia.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011

    Deans tips his cap to All Blacks

    Australia coach Robbie Deans said New Zealand will take some stopping in next week's World Cup Final against France after his battered Wallabies were well beaten by the tournament hosts on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011
    Henry proud of New Zealand

    Henry proud of New Zealand

    New Zealand head coach Graham Henry hailed the All Blacks' 20-6 destruction of Australia in the Rugby World Cup semi-final as "outstanding".

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011

    Master McCaw rules the ruck

    All Blacks captain Richie McCaw delivered a masterclass in the art of the 'jackal in the tackle' to rival flank David Pocock as New Zealand reached the World Cup Final with a convincing victory over Australia.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011

    Night to forget for Wallaby playmaker

    Quade Cooper endured a second World Cup horror show in as many matches as Australia lost 20-6 to New Zealand in the semifinal at Eden Park on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011

    Player ratings: Wallabies outclassed

    So, there you have it... the Wallabies went down 6-20 to the All Blacks in Sunday's Rugby World Cup semifinal in Auckland - meaning history would repeat itself in next weekend's RWC Final at the same venue.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011

    Player ratings: Oz falls into black hole

    The All Blacks were at their dominant best and hammered the Wallabies into submission in an impressive 20-6 on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011
    McCaw: All Blacks were awesome

    McCaw: All Blacks were awesome

    New Zealand captain Richie McCaw hailed his side's intensity in their World Cup semi-final win over Australia on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011
    New Zealand storm into final

    New Zealand storm into final

    New Zealand will face France in next Sunday's Rugby World Cup final after a comprehensive 20-6 victory over Australia at Eden Park.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011

    Determined All Blacks march on

    New Zealand booked their spot in the World Cup Final next week with a determined performance against Australia who they beat 20-6 in their semifinal at Eden Park on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011

    Welsh legends see bright future

    Welsh rugby greats mourned Sunday the rugby-mad nation's agonising defeat by France in the semifinals of the World Cup, but insisted there was plenty more to come from a youthful side.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011

    Lievremont slams French party animals

    France coach Marc Lievremont has rounded on players who defied his orders and went out partying after their narrow 9-8 World Cup semifinal win over Wales.