Rugby News by Country

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  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    RFU duo blast Thomas treatment

    RFU duo blast Thomas treatment

    RFU chairman Paul Murphy and president Willie Wildash have criticised attempts from the grassroots game to hound Martyn Thomas out of office.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    Rolland to ref semi-final clash

    Rolland to ref semi-final clash

    Ireland's Alain Rolland will referee the opening World Cup semi-final between Wales and France in Auckland on Saturday.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    England agree to 2015 changes

    England agree to 2015 changes

    England have agreed to play midweek matches when they host the 2015 Rugby World Cup after the leading nations backed proposals over fixtures.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011

    Semi Interesting!

    So we’ve arrived at the semis – and host nation apart, there will no doubt be a few raised eyebrows at the fab four who remain in with a shout at the Webb Ellis Cup. But does an unpredictable bunch make for some exciting matches to come? Rugby Rugby’s Howard Johnson is crossing his fingers!

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    Ferris backs Wales for glory

    Ferris backs Wales for glory

    Stephen Ferris is convinced Wales can win the Rugby World Cup after their 22-10 victory over Ireland in the quarter-finals.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    Halfpenny: No half measures

    Halfpenny: No half measures

    Leigh Halfpenny believes Wales must make it business as usual when they take their all-action game into a World Cup semi-final against France.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    All Blacks paired ruled out

    All Blacks paired ruled out

    New Zealand backs Colin Slade and Mils Muliaina have been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Tuilagi fined for ferry jump

    Tuilagi fined for ferry jump

    Manu Tuilagi has been fined £3,000 by the RFU after he was warned by Auckland police for jumping from a ferry into the harbour.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Thomas: Johnson has my backing

    Thomas: Johnson has my backing

    England manager Martin Johnson has been backed to continue in his job by the acting chief executive of the Rugby Football Union.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Manu detailed after ferry jump

    Manu detailed after ferry jump

    England international Manu Tuilagi was detained by Auckland police after jumping from a ferry as it was about to berth on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Howley and Wales daring to dream

    Howley and Wales daring to dream

    Wales assistant coach Rob Howley admits he and the players are daring to dream of reaching the World Cup final after arriving in Auckland.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Jones: Samoa victory was key

    Jones: Samoa victory was key

    Adam Jones has identified Wales' punishing victory over Samoa as key to a World Cup campaign that has now gathered remarkable momentum.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Best bemoans missing chance

    Best bemoans missing chance

    Rory Best admits heartbroken Ireland are tormented by their failed attempt to win a World Cup they will forever view as a missed opportunity.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Henry pleased to grind out win

    Henry pleased to grind out win

    New Zealand coach Graham Henry expressed satisfaction on reaching the World Cup semi-finals after an unconvincing 33-10 win over Argentina.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Thomas intent on staying put

    Thomas intent on staying put

    The acting chief executive of the Rugby Football Union, Martyn Thomas, has ruled out resigning in the wake of England's early World Cup exit.