Rugby News by Country

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  • 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.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    All Blacks struggle past Pumas

    All Blacks struggle past Pumas

    New Zealand advanced to a Rugby World Cup semi-final with Australia after beating a spirited Argentina side 33-10 at Eden Park in Auckland.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    End of an era for Springboks

    End of an era for Springboks

    South Africa coach Peter de Villiers looks set to quit his job following the Springboks' World Cup quarter-final defeat against Australia.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Lievremont wary of Wales

    Lievremont wary of Wales

    France coach Marc Lievremont began planning to topple Warren Gatland's Wales in the World Cup semis by praising their performances so far.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Wallabies reach World Cup semis

    Wallabies reach World Cup semis

    Australia crept into the World Cup semi-finals after James O'Connor landed a late penalty to beat holders South Africa 11-9 in Wellington.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Andrew to review England exit

    Andrew to review England exit

    RFU operations director Rob Andrew has confirmed he will head up a review into England disappointing exit from the World Cup.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    We blew it, blasts Foden

    We blew it, blasts Foden

    Ben Foden was left "gutted and livid" after England crashed out of the Rugby World Cup with a 19-12 quarter-final defeat to France.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Lievremont savours 'beautiful' win

    Lievremont savours 'beautiful' win

    France head coach Marc Lievremont revelled in his side's 19-12 Rugby World Cup quarter-final victory over England.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Drained Dan delights Gatland

    Drained Dan delights Gatland

    Dan Lydiate completed a recovery from the depths of injury despair by doing exactly what his coach wanted in Wales' World Cup win over Ireland.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Warburton: We must refocus

    Warburton: We must refocus

    Sam Warburton has braced his Wales heroes for "the biggest game of our lives" as they prepare to face World Cup semi-final opponents France.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Gatland salutes Welsh wonders

    Gatland salutes Welsh wonders

    Warren Gatland hailed his "fantastic ambassadors" after a stunning quarter-final win over Ireland kept Wales on course for World Cup glory.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Pocock fit and raring to go

    Pocock fit and raring to go

    Australia flanker David Pocock is fit and firing ahead of Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against South Africa in Wellington.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    McCabe in awe of Cooper

    McCabe in awe of Cooper

    Australia centre Pat McCabe believes Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper's unpredictability helps to make him such a world-class talent.