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  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    We need to improve - O'Driscoll

    We need to improve - O'Driscoll

    Brian O'Driscoll admits Ireland must improve considerably after they edged to a 22-10 win over the United States in their World Cup opener.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Ireland forced to dig deep

    Ireland forced to dig deep

    Ireland were made to work hard before they clinched a 22-10 win over a dogged USA in their World Cup Pool C match in New Plymouth on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Horwill: Room for improvement

    Horwill: Room for improvement

    James Horwill insists Australia can get better after enduring some awkward moments in their 32-6 win over Italy at North Harbour Stadium.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Pumas blow as Tiesi goes home

    Pumas blow as Tiesi goes home

    Gonzalo Tiesi has been ruled out of the World Cup with a knee injury - although Pumas captain Felipe Contepomi has been cleared to continue.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Wallabies bag bonus-point win

    Wallabies bag bonus-point win

    Australia beat Italy 32-6 to get their World Cup Pool C campaign off and running with a bonus-point win over Italy at North Harbour Stadium.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Townsend aware of Georgia

    Townsend aware of Georgia

    Scotland attack coach Gregor Townsend knows Georgia present a fresh formidable challenge to the World Cup campaign.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Tackles could cost Lawes

    Tackles could cost Lawes

    Courtney Lawes is on Sunday facing an anxious wait to hear whether he will be cited following England's 13-9 World Cup victory over Argentina.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011

    Dartmouth Rugby Captures Two Titles in Granite Cup

    On a beautiful early fall day in Hanover, Dartmouth rugby welcomed some of the tops sides from around New Hampshire and Vermont to Corey Ford Rugby Clubhouse in Hanover as part of the annual Granite Cup. Although they had their fair share of struggles on the day, both of the Dartmouth sides that took part proved victorious.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Wilko not looking for excuses

    Wilko not looking for excuses

    Jonny Wilkinson refused to blame the ball or the stadium design for what is believed to be his worst kicking performance in an England jersey.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Johnson: We found a way to win

    Johnson: We found a way to win

    Martin Johnson felt like he aged 20 years as he watched England open their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 13-9 victory over Argentina.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    McBryde eyes solid Wales start

    McBryde eyes solid Wales start

    Robin McBryde has stressed the importance of Wales making a strong start to their World Cup showdown with South Africa on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Gold: Scrum holds key for SA

    Gold: Scrum holds key for SA

    Springboks assistant coach Gary Gold believes the scrum provides a key platform for South Africa to launch their World Cup campaign on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Occasion not lost on O'Connell

    Occasion not lost on O'Connell

    Paul O'Connell believes the USA will be charged by the 10th anniversary of September 11 when they meet Ireland in the World Cup on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Tindall applauds hero Youngs

    Tindall applauds hero Youngs

    Relieved skipper Mike Tindall hailed Ben Youngs after his late try spared England from defeat in their World Cup opener against Argentina.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Youngs rescues sloppy England

    Youngs rescues sloppy England

    England survived a major scare to open their Rugby World Cup with an unimpressive but priceless 13-9 victory over Argentina in Dunedin.