Rugby News by Country

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  • Friday, 14. October, 2011

    No divided loyalties for Deans

    Robbie Deans has said he's firmly in Australia's camp and will harbour no mixed emotions when the Wallabies take on his homeland New Zealand in Sunday's World Cup semifinal at Eden Park in Auckland.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011

    Cruden: This is the big one

    Aaron Cruden, New Zealand's 'third-choice' flyhalf for their World Cup semifinal with Australia, believes he can now handle "the biggest game of my life" after once wobbling against the Wallabies.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011

    Bulls sign Pumas loosehead prop

    Pumas loosehead prop Dawie Steyn has signed a two-year contract with the Blue Bulls.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011

    Angry fans prank call wrong Lawrence

    South African rugby fans still blaming New Zealand referee Bryce Lawrence for the Springboks' World Cup quarterfinal defeat have been prank calling his home.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011

    Cheetahs go the French route

    The Cheetahs have followed the French theory and picked a scrumhalf at flyhalf for their Currie Cup clash with Griquas on Saturday.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011

    Yachvili cleared for northern decider

    France coach Marc Lievremont has confirmed Dimitri Yachvili will start against Wales in the World Cup semifinal at Eden Parkon Saturday.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011

    Bok job: Thanks, but no thanks

    It may appear, at least to the broader populace, like the ideal career choice. However, judging by how few people are willing to publicly put their hands up, coaching the Springboks is not an attractive proposition.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Lawes fined by IRB

    Lawes fined by IRB

    Lock Courtney Lawes has become the England latest player to be fined for wearing a branded gum shield during the World Cup.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Charteris enjoys home support

    Charteris enjoys home support

    Luke Charteris has claimed the fanatical support Wales have received at the World Cup is "an extra incentive" to continue their remarkable run.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Halfpenny hails Gatland

    Halfpenny hails Gatland

    Leigh Halfpenny has hailed Wales coach Warren Gatland's talent-spotting ability ahead of a World Cup semi-final showdown against France.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Beale boost for Australia

    Beale boost for Australia

    Australia will give full-back Kurtley Beale every chance to prove his fitness for Sunday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011

    Carter under the knife

    All Black star Dan Carter has undergone surgery following his World Cup-ending groin injury, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) said in a statement.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011

    Wallabies wait on Beale

    Australia will wait until the last possible moment to decide on whether star fullback Kurtley Beale is fit to play in Sunday's World Cup semifinal against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011

    Bishops weather tough year

    "Remaining combative each week is my first and last goal," says Bishops' First XV coach, Dave Mallett.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Halfpenny praise for Warburton

    Halfpenny praise for Warburton

    Leigh Halfpenny has paid a glowing tribute to Wales' World Cup captain marvel Sam Warburton ahead of the biggest game in Welsh rugby history.