Rugby News by Country

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  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Argentina win, Scots go home

    Argentina win, Scots go home

    Argentina confirmed their place in the World Cup quarter-finals ahead of Scotland with a 25-7 victory over Georgia in Palmerston North.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    All Blacks destroy Canada

    All Blacks destroy Canada

    New Zealand rolled over Canada 79-15 in their World Cup clash in Wellington but the display of Dan Carter's replacement gave cause for concern.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Armitage cited for tackle

    Armitage cited for tackle

    Delon Armitage could miss the quarter-final against France after he was cited for a "dangerous high tackle" on Scotland's Chris Paterson.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Henry: Carter blow devastating

    Henry: Carter blow devastating

    New Zealand coach Graham Henry has described the blow of Dan Carter's premature World Cup exit as "devastating."

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Carter World Cup ended early

    Carter World Cup ended early

    New Zealand have been dealt a crushing World Cup blow after fly-half Dan Carter was ruled out of the rest of the tournament.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Lomu may need new kidney

    Lomu may need new kidney

    New Zealand rugby legend Jonah Lomu is likely to need a second kidney transplant operation.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Ashton wants more from England

    Ashton wants more from England

    Matchwinner Chris Ashton warned England would have to improve if they are to beat France in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Lydiate set to win battle

    Lydiate set to win battle

    Dan Lydiate is set to win his punishing fitness battle and give Wales a major boost ahead of next weekend's probable World Cup quarter-final.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Ross warning for Italy

    Ross warning for Italy

    Mike Ross has warned Italy that Ireland's ever-improving scrum is ready to accept the challenge laid down by Nick Mallett.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Paterson keen to stay on

    Paterson keen to stay on

    Chris Paterson hopes Saturday's agonising World Cup Pool B loss to England will not be his last appearance in a Scotland jersey.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Johnson lauds England comeback

    Johnson lauds England comeback

    Martin Johnson hailed the character of his England team after they rallied beat Scotland 16-12 and book a World Cup quarter-final with France.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Robinson proud of beaten Scots

    Robinson proud of beaten Scots

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson expressed pride in his team's Rugby World Cup performance despite the 16-12 defeat to England.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Lievremont looking for answers

    Lievremont looking for answers

    France coach Marc Lievremont described his side's progress to the World Cup quarter-finals as a "bitter" qualification after losing to Tonga.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Pumas ring the changes

    Pumas ring the changes

    Argentina have made five changes for their World Cup clash with Georgia - although Juan Manuel Leguizamon has been passed fit.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Duo missing for All Blacks

    Duo missing for All Blacks

    Despite the late withdrawals of Richie McCaw and Dan Carter, New Zealand have named a strong XV to face Canada on Sunday.