Rugby News by Country

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  • Tuesday, 4. October, 2011
    France make two changes

    France make two changes

    France head coach Marc Lievremont has made just two changes for Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final with England in Auckland.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    England's Cueto raring to return

    England's Cueto raring to return

    Mark Cueto is ready to reclaim his England jersey for the World Cup clash with France after riding an all-too-familiar emotional rollercoaster.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011

    Tournament Intervals

    The short turnaround time between Rugby World Cup matches has been a talking point in New Zealand and Rugby Rugby’s Tom Billups gives his suggestions on how best to ‘win the interval’ between matches and give your side the best chances for success.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011

    Dartmouth Downs Yalies in the Rain 60-0

    While the conditions were far from ideal on Saturday for Dartmouth Rugby’s match against Yale, the Big Green was more than up to the challenge presented by the inclement weather.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011

    Canada look to future following World Cup exit

    A 79-15 loss to the New Zealand All Blacks wasn't the way Canada had hoped to exit Rugby World Cup 2011, but the spirit and belief of the team has surely won countless new fans.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011

    Clinical display by All Blacks End Canadian World Cup

    Wing Zac Guildford scored four tries as the All Blacks responded to their selection woes in style by wrapping up their Pool A campaign with a resounding 79-15 win over Canada at Wellington Regional Stadium on Sunday.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Robinson retains SRU backing

    Robinson retains SRU backing

    SRU chief executive Mark Dodson has thrown his support behind Scotland head coach Andy Robinson following the team's Rugby World Cup exit.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Winger worries for South Africa

    Winger worries for South Africa

    South Africa coach Peter de Villiers is hopeful that Bryan Habana and JP Pietersen will be fit for Sunday's World Cup date with Australia.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Ferris happy with back row

    Ferris happy with back row

    Stephen Ferris insists Ireland's back row is capable of mixing it with any loose trio at the World Cup.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Wales trio winning fitness battles

    Wales trio winning fitness battles

    Wales appear on course to select from strength for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Ireland.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Carter supportive of Slade

    Carter supportive of Slade

    Injured New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter has encouraged deputy Colin Slade to seize his chance to lead the All Blacks to Rugby World Cup glory.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    France's Estebanez banned

    France's Estebanez banned

    France's Fabrice Estebanez looks set to miss the rest of the World Cup after being banned for three weeks for a dangerous tackle against Tonga.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011

    Let them eat Rosbif?!

    With the French rugby team looking to be in disarray, you might be forgiven for thinking Saturday’s quarter-final match is already won for England. But Rugby Rugby’s Howard Johnson is living among the enemy and knows a thing or two about the French psyche…

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Smit wary of Wallabies

    Smit wary of Wallabies

    South Africa captain John Smit stopped short of claiming the underdog tag ahead of Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against Australia.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Bouncer denies Tindall charge

    Bouncer denies Tindall charge

    A bouncer accused of illegally accessing CCTV footage of England rugby star Mike Tindall in a bar has pleaded not guilty.