Rugby News by Country

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  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    All or nothing for Azzurri

    All or nothing for Azzurri

    Italy have no choice but to bag a full house of points in Tuesday's Pool C clash with Russia at Nelson's Trafalgar Park.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Waldrom called up as WC cover

    Waldrom called up as WC cover

    England have called up Leicester number eight Thomas Waldrom as World Cup cover for the injured Nick Easter.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Morrison hopes to face Pumas

    Morrison hopes to face Pumas

    Scotland centre Graeme Morrison has downplayed any injury concerns and is optimistic of facing Argentina in Sunday's World Cup Pool B clash.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    England have central dilemma

    England have central dilemma

    Martin Johnson is three seasons into his tenure as England manager but still he is vexed by the question of the "perfect 12".

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Contepomi hope for Pumas

    Contepomi hope for Pumas

    Argentina prop Martin Scelzo hopes captain and team talisman Felipe Contepomi is fit for Sunday's vital World Cup Pool B clash with Scotland.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Gaffney hails 'monumental' win

    Gaffney hails 'monumental' win

    Backs coach Alan Gaffney has described Ireland's World Cup victory over Australia as "monumental".

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Injury woe for Welsh duo

    Injury woe for Welsh duo

    Wales could be without two key players for the remainder of their World Cup pool schedule.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    D-Day on Sheridan replacement

    D-Day on Sheridan replacement

    England are set to make a final decision on who to call up as a replacement for the injured prop Andrew Sheridan.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011

    RWC baby for Canada's Pritchard

    Two hours before Canada was due to kick off against the French in Rugby World Cup 2011 Pool A action, fullback James Pritchard received the news his partner Jenni had given birth to a baby girl.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011

    France hold off brave Canadian challenge

    A hat-trick of tries from wing Vincent Clerc helped France on the way to a 46-19 victory over Canada in their Pool match at McLean Park.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Ashton defends England discipline

    Ashton defends England discipline

    Chris Ashton insisted there was no link to be made between England's lack of discipline on the field and their recent issues off it.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    France chief happy with win

    France chief happy with win

    Coach Marc Lievremont was "satisfied" after seeing France claim a second straight bonus-point win in Pool A with a 46-19 success over Canada.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Skipper hails Irish desire

    Skipper hails Irish desire

    Brian O'Driscoll insists the determination of Ireland's old guard to make an impact at the World Cup is mirrored by their younger players.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Cooper: Ireland a major force

    Cooper: Ireland a major force

    Quade Cooper believes Ireland's 15-6 victory over Australia has sounded their arrival as a major force at the World Cup.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Ferris: This is only the start

    Ferris: This is only the start

    Stephen Ferris reflected on Ireland's stunning upset of Australia by promising it is only the beginning of their World Cup campaign.