Rugby News by Country

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  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Wallabies reach last eight

    Wallabies reach last eight

    Australia secured their passage to the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 68-22 win over Russia.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Johnson accepts responsibility

    Johnson accepts responsibility

    England manager Martin Johnson has accepted responsibility for the World Cup 'ballgate' scandal which has seen two of his coaches suspended.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011

    Crowley names side to face New Zealand

    Canada's head coach Kieran Crowley has always intended to name his best team in every match of Rugby World Cup 2011.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Rougerie glad of consistency

    Rougerie glad of consistency

    France centre Aurelien Rougerie has welcomed Marc Lievremont's selection consistency ahead of Saturday's Pool A game against Tonga.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Robinson not thinking of past

    Robinson not thinking of past

    Andy Robinson is not thinking about the past as Scotland go in search of a victory over England which would extend their stay at the World Cup.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    O'Driscoll expected Italy crunch

    O'Driscoll expected Italy crunch

    Brian O'Driscoll is not surprised that Ireland's World Cup clash with Italy has turned out to be "win or bust".

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Henry set for milestone test

    Henry set for milestone test

    Graham Henry will take charge of his 100th All Blacks Test match when New Zealand conclude their World Cup Pool A campaign against Canada.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Jenkins spurred on by 2007 woe

    Jenkins spurred on by 2007 woe

    Gethin Jenkins admits it is difficult to forget the debacle of Wales' shock World Cup exit against Fiji four years ago.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    De Villiers relishing group stage

    De Villiers relishing group stage

    Peter de Villiers is relishing the World Cup knockout phase after South Africa beat Samoa in Albany to advance from Pool D with a 100% record.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Boks beat Samoa to march on

    Boks beat Samoa to march on

    South Africa advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals by winning Pool D with a 100% record after beating Samoa 13-5 at North Harbour Stadium.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Final flourish for Italy coach

    Final flourish for Italy coach

    Italy coach Nick Mallett insists he is not ready to end his spell in charge just yet.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Agulla focused on Argentina

    Agulla focused on Argentina

    Horacio Agulla knows Argentina must be on their guard against Georgia in their World Cup Pool B showdown on Sunday.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Paterson backing for Wilkinson

    Paterson backing for Wilkinson

    Scotland full-back Chris Paterson insists the absence of Dave Alred will not have an impact on Jonny Wilkinson in Auckland on Saturday.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Shane Williams rested by Wales

    Shane Williams rested by Wales

    Wales coach Warren Gatland has opted against risking Shane Williams for Sunday's World Cup Pool D finale against Fiji at Waikato Stadium.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    O'Gara named in Ireland side

    O'Gara named in Ireland side

    Ireland have reunited Munster half-backs Ronan O'Gara and Conor Murray for the must-win clash with Italy at Otago Stadium on Sunday.