Rugby News by Country

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  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Kiss targets Wallabies pair

    Kiss targets Wallabies pair

    Ireland defence coach Les Kiss insists shutting down Will Genia and Quade Cooper is the key to success at Eden Park.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Wales coach wary of Samoa

    Wales coach wary of Samoa

    Warren Gatland accepts there will be "no second chances" for Wales if they fail in their World Cup victory mission against Samoa on Sunday.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Samoa star in fitness fight

    Samoa star in fitness fight

    Samoa are optimistic that fly-half Tusi Pisi will be fit to face World Cup rivals Wales in Hamilton on Sunday.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Henry pleased with NZ progress

    Henry pleased with NZ progress

    New Zealand coach Graham Henry praised an impressive showing by Sonny Bill Williams after the All Blacks' 83-7 World Cup win over Japan.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    All Blacks annihilate Japan

    All Blacks annihilate Japan

    New Zealand coasted to their second successive World Cup bonus point victory as they outclassed Japan 83-7 at Hamilton's Waikato Stadium.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Gatland wants more of the same

    Gatland wants more of the same

    Warren Gatland believes Wales will take momentum with them into Sunday's critical World Cup clash against Samoa.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Anxious wait for Pocock

    Anxious wait for Pocock

    Australia flanker David Pocock is a doubt for the crunch World Cup pool game with Ireland after he missed training on Friday.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Best: Kiwis backing Ireland

    Best: Kiwis backing Ireland

    Rory Best insists Ireland will embrace the support of New Zealand when they face Australia at Eden Park on Saturday.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Johno: No issues over night out

    Johno: No issues over night out

    England manager Martin Johnson has insisted he will not be 'locking his players away' despite criticism over a team night out in Queenstown.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    All change for Italy

    All change for Italy

    Italy coach Nick Mallett has retained just three of his starting XV from the loss to Australia for the clash with Russia.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Wales name unchanged line-up

    Wales name unchanged line-up

    Wales have opted to name an unchanged line-up for the crunch World Cup clash with Samoa in Hamilton on Sunday.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Moody returns for England

    Moody returns for England

    Lewis Moody has been declared fit to captain a new-look England team for Sunday's Rugby World Cup match against Georgia.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Williams ponders time to go

    Williams ponders time to go

    Wales star Shane Williams has revealed that his sense of realism will be a key factor when he decides to retire from international rugby.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    O'Connell issues battle cry

    O'Connell issues battle cry

    Paul O'Connell has demanded Ireland summon the ferocity needed to defy the odds and stun Australia in Saturday's critical World Cup showdown.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Cooper not worried by opinions

    Cooper not worried by opinions

    Australia fly-half Quade Cooper has shrugged off his status as pantomime villain to the New Zealand public.