Rugby News by Country

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  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011

    RFU to probe England miscreants

    The Rugby Football Union has launched an investigation into allegations of player misconduct as the fall-out from England's dismal World Cup campaign continued on Thursday.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Gatland: Wales are no monks

    Gatland: Wales are no monks

    England's under-fire squad has found an unlikely ally in the form of Wales coach Warren Gatland.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011

    Bok captain - The contenders

    Right, so we've presented Peter de Villiers's potential replacements as Springbok coach. But who, then, will captain the Boks in their first Test outing under this new coach in 2012?

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Harinordoquy wary of Wales

    Harinordoquy wary of Wales

    Imanol Harinordoquy insists France are well aware of the threat posed by "dangerous" Wales in Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011

    Ref rage goes into overdrive

    Thousands of South Africans are still flooding an online petition to have a referee banned from the game, following his performance in Australia's 11-9 quarterfinal win over the Springboks last Sunday.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011

    All Blacks put spotlight on SA ref

    New Zealand assistant coach Steve Hansen has ratcheted up the pressure on referee Craig Joubert to prevent a free for all at the breakdown in this weekend's World Cup semifinal with Australia.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011

    Campese on ref-bashing bandwagon

    Australian great David Campese has slammed the standard of officiating at the World Cup, saying "the referees are there to ref, not for the world to watch the ref".

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    RFU begin England inquest

    RFU begin England inquest

    The Rugby Football Union have launched an investigation into all allegations of player misconduct during England's World Cup campaign.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011

    Wallabies crank up their mind games

    The Wallabies will be out to crank up the pressure on the All Blacks and ensure yet more World Cup depression for the whole of New Zealand, Australia assistant coach David Nucifora said in Auckland Thursday.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011

    All Blacks: We're not bending the rules

    All Black assistant coach Steve Hansen says Richie McCaw's injured foot is "fine" and he doesn't care that opposing teams think New Zealand are bending World Cup rules by involving his potential replacement in squad practice sessions.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011

    Wales are 'All Blacks of north'

    France No.8 Imanol Harinordoquy boldly proclaimed Wales the "All Blacks of the northern hemisphere" ahead of Saturday's World Cup semifinal between the European rivals in Auckland.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Priestland ruled out for Wales

    Priestland ruled out for Wales

    Wales fly-half Rhys Priestland will miss the World Cup semi-final clash with France on Saturday after losing his race against time to be fit.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    Ellis warning to Wales

    Ellis warning to Wales

    Dave Ellis has warned Wales that France plan to provide them with their biggest test of the World Cup in Saturday's semi-final at Eden Park.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011

    Petri Rugby World Cup Photo Journal

    The U.S.A. Eagles had a good showing at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. The squad notched a win against Russia while showing valiantly against world powers Ireland and Australia as well as Italy.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011

    USRFF Annual Campaign Kicks Off

    The United States Rugby Football Foundation is asking for your help. For the past 48 years, the USRFF, through the generous donations of those in the rugby community, has been helping grow the sport of rugby across the country.