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  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    Genia '100 per cent' confident

    Genia '100 per cent' confident

    Will Genia insists he is "100 per cent confident" that Australia can upset the odds against New Zealand in Sunday's World Cup semi-final.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011

    Pocock brushes off 'cheat' claims

    Australia's ace ball thief David Pocock said claims he'd repeatedly 'cheated' at the breakdown in the World Cup, were just standard accusations facing the game's top openside flanks.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    Sonny silences his critics

    Sonny silences his critics

    Sonny Bill Williams believes he has proved his critics wrong after playing a key role in New Zealand's charge to the Rugby World Cup semis.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    Hook ready for fly-half role

    Hook ready for fly-half role

    James Hook is ready to do a job for Wales if he has handed the number 10 shirt against World Cup semi-final opponents France.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    Yachvili boost for France

    Yachvili boost for France

    Dimitri Yachvili has given France a boast by declaring himself fit for their Rugby World Cup semi-final with Wales.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011

    Under-fire Cooper turns up the heat

    Under-fire Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper attempted to switch the spotlight away from his own game and onto New Zealand ahead of this weekend's World Cup semifinal.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011

    Injured Beale faces anxious wait

    Flying Australia fullback Kurtley Beale missed Wednesday's training session to continue treatment on an injured hamstring ahead of this weekend's World Cup semifinal against New Zealand.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011

    Sonny Bill: The best is yet to come

    New Zealand are yet to play their best rugby at the World Cup, All Blacks backline ace Sonny Bill Williams warned ahead of Sunday's semifinal against trans-Tasman rivals Australia.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Edwards hails coach Gatland

    Edwards hails coach Gatland

    Shaun Edwards has paid tribute to boss Warren Gatland for following a "gut instinct" that could ultimately see Wales crowned world champions.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Beale worry for Wallabies

    Beale worry for Wallabies

    Australia are sweating over the fitness of star full-back Kurtley Beale ahead of Sunday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Donald never gave up on World Cup

    Donald never gave up on World Cup

    New Bath signing Stephen Donald is ready to do a job for New Zealand after answering an injury SOS sent out by the World Cup favourites.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011

    Rugby World Cup Wrap Up

    The U.S.A Eagles Rugby World Cup campaign had unprecedented coverage in the U.S. and the side showed well in New Zealand. With some time to reflect, Eagles Mike Petri looks back on the tournament performance and picking up a Rugby World Cup medal but has turned his attention to the future and 2015. The clock is ticking with each day an opportunity to prepare.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Jones: Warburton is exemplary

    Jones: Warburton is exemplary

    Former Wales captain Ryan Jones has hailed Sam Warburton's World Cup leadership as "inspirational".

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Moody facing mouthguard fine

    Moody facing mouthguard fine

    England captain Lewis Moody will be fined £4,800 if he is found to have worn a branded mouthguard against France on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Tigers to speak to shamed Tuilagi

    Tigers to speak to shamed Tuilagi

    England international Manu Tuilagi will be spoken to about his conduct by club side Leicester after his World Cup campaign ended in disgrace.