Rugby News by Country

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  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Rocky lessons lifted Ireland

    Rocky lessons lifted Ireland

    Rocky Elsom may wear Australia's colours on Saturday but Denis Leamy credits him for having a profound impact on Ireland's back row.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Johnson dismisses bungee critics

    Johnson dismisses bungee critics

    Martin Johnson brushed off criticism for allowing his players to bungee jump on their day off at the Rugby World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Murphy: We can beat Aussies

    Murphy: We can beat Aussies

    Geordan Murphy is convinced Ireland can summon the performance needed to place one foot in the World Cup quarter-finals.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Bennett calls for repeat show

    Bennett calls for repeat show

    Huw Bennett has urged the Wales pack to back up its impressive showing against South Africa when they face World Cup rivals Samoa next Sunday.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Weather won't affect Scotland

    Weather won't affect Scotland

    Scotland will maintain their expansive approach even if the wild weather in Invercargill continues for their World Cup clash with Georgia.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Moody set for England return

    Moody set for England return

    Martin Johnson is confident Lewis Moody will be fit to lead England in their second World Cup Pool B clash against Georgia.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Ashley-Cooper: BOD is a freak

    Ashley-Cooper: BOD is a freak

    Australia's Adam Ashley-Cooper has described Brian O'Driscoll as a "freak" who has the big-game temperament to deliver on the greatest stage.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Argentina forced into reshuffle

    Argentina forced into reshuffle

    Argentina coach Santiago Phelan has been forced to reshuffle his back division for the Pumas' World Cup clash with Romania on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Lawes lands two-match ban at WC

    Lawes lands two-match ban at WC

    England lock Courtney Lawes has been handed a two-game ban after being found guilty of recklessly striking an opponent with his knee.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011

    Two Former Eagles Named to Olympic Committee

    Two USA Rugby representatives have been elected to the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Athletes’ Advisory Council (AAC). Christy Ringgenberg was elected as the AAC rep and James Gillenwater will serve as an alternate.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Easter: We won't change style

    Easter: We won't change style

    Nick Easter says England will never take a backward step in a match, despite Courtney Lawes' aggression placing his World Cup future in doubt.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Earls seeking superstar status

    Earls seeking superstar status

    Keith Earls has travelled to New Zealand with the ambition of becoming a "superstar" of the World Cup.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    It's a knockout for Charteris

    It's a knockout for Charteris

    Luke Charteris has reflected on Wales' shattering World Cup defeat against South Africa by declaring: "We are playing knockout rugby now."

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Lawson aims to keep it perfect

    Lawson aims to keep it perfect

    Rory Lawson will aim to extend his 100% record as Scotland captain in the World Cup Pool B clash with Georgia on Wednesday.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Clean bill of health for Wales

    Clean bill of health for Wales

    Wales look to have emerged from their brutal World Cup battle against South Africa with a clean bill of health.