Rugby News by Country

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  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Jones predicts epic showdown

    Jones predicts epic showdown

    Ryan Jones has predicted "one hell of a game'' when Wales and Ireland contest a place in the World Cup semi-finals next Saturday.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Phillips lauds Welsh young guns

    Phillips lauds Welsh young guns

    Mike Phillips has saluted the young talent making an impact on Wales' World Cup campaign.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Haskell wary of wounded France

    Haskell wary of wounded France

    James Haskell has warned England not to dismiss the possibility of a France backlash in Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Mallett fancies Ireland

    Mallett fancies Ireland

    Italy coach Nick Mallett believes Ireland are capable of reaching the World Cup final, asking: "Where is their weakness?"

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    O'Brien keeping grounded

    O'Brien keeping grounded

    Sean O'Brien declared the job was only half done after Ireland reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 36-6 victory over Italy.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Divided France upset Lievremont

    Divided France upset Lievremont

    England's next opponents France are on the brink of civil war, a crisis which puts Martin Johnson's disciplinary challenges into perspective.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Gatland praise for ruthless Wales

    Gatland praise for ruthless Wales

    Warren Gatland hailed Wales' ruthless streak after they inflicted a record World Cup defeat on Fiji and avenged the nightmare of Nantes.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Defeat fuels Robinson's hunger

    Defeat fuels Robinson's hunger

    Andy Robinson believes Scotland can become the leading side in the northern hemisphere despite exiting the Rugby World Cup at the pool stage.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Corry favours Flood

    Corry favours Flood

    Former captain Martin Corry believes England would be served better by selecting Toby Flood instead of Jonny Wilkinson against France.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    O'Driscoll ready for Wales date

    O'Driscoll ready for Wales date

    Brian O'Driscoll is relishing a chance to take on Wales for a place in the World Cup semi-finals following their victory over Italy.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Ireland set up Wales showdown

    Ireland set up Wales showdown

    Ireland set up a World Cup quarter-final against Wales next Saturday by demolishing Italy 36-6 in a bad-tempered clash at Otago Stadium.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Warburton hails ruthless Wales

    Warburton hails ruthless Wales

    Captain Sam Warburton hailed a strong team display as Wales cruised into the World Cup quarter-finals with a 66-0 win over Fiji in Hamilton.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    England wait on Wilkinson

    England wait on Wilkinson

    England face an anxious wait to find out whether Jonny Wilkinson will be fit for next weekend's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Classy Wales thump Fiji

    Classy Wales thump Fiji

    Wales made sure of their place in the last eight of the Rugby World Cup with a dominant 66-0 victory over Fiji in Hamilton.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Cup agony for Mitchell

    Cup agony for Mitchell

    Australia winger Drew Mitchell has become the latest player to have his Rugby World Cup ended by injury.