Rugby News by Country

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  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Ryan Jones could play a part

    Ryan Jones could play a part

    Wales forward Ryan Jones is fighting to avoid injury destroying his hopes of playing in the World Cup.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    France dig in to beat Japan

    France dig in to beat Japan

    France overcame some anxious moments before they finally saw off the threat of Japan 47-21 in Saturday's World Cup Pool A clash in North Shore.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Robinson relieved after victory

    Robinson relieved after victory

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson expressed relief after the 34-24 World Cup opening win over Romania in Invercargill on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Scots saved by Danielli brace

    Scots saved by Danielli brace

    Scotland were given a fright before they held on to open their World Cup challenge with a 34-24 victory over Romania at a blustery Rugby Park.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011

    Eagles Name Roster for Rugby World Cup Opener

    USA Rugby Men's National Team Head Coach, Eddie O’Sullivan, has named his team that will face Ireland in the 2011 Rugby World Cup (RWC) opener at 6 p.m. NZST on Sunday September 11 at Stadium Taranaki in New Plymouth.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Haskell fired up for opener

    Haskell fired up for opener

    James Haskell has told Argentina that England are ready to match their passion in Saturday's World Cup clash in Dunedin (kick-off 9.30am BST).

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    North out to scare Springboks

    North out to scare Springboks

    George North was a statistician's dream when he made a spectacular Test debut for Wales against South Africa last year.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Lievremont: No French arrogance

    Lievremont: No French arrogance

    Marc Lievremont says France are taking the threat posed by Japan seriously as they prepare to open their World Cup Pool A campaign on Saturday.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Daunting task for Azzurri

    Daunting task for Azzurri

    Italy coach Nick Mallett says facing Australia first up is a daunting task for the Azzurri ahead of Sunday's World Cup Pool C clash.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    O'Driscoll: Eddie will want win

    O'Driscoll: Eddie will want win

    Eight years spent working alongside Eddie O'Sullivan have left Brian O'Driscoll in no doubt the USA coach is desperate to topple Ireland.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Praise sweet for Pocock

    Praise sweet for Pocock

    Australia back row David Pocock has welcomed being described as the world's greatest openside ahead of Richie McCaw.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Gatland: Sam will make strides

    Gatland: Sam will make strides

    Wales coach Warren Gatland has tipped history-maker Sam Warburton to leave a lasting impression on the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Ledesma keen to prove a point

    Ledesma keen to prove a point

    Argentina hooker Mario Ledesma believes England are underestimating the Pumas ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash in Dunedin.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Du Plessis: Wales are powerful

    Du Plessis: Wales are powerful

    Jannie du Plessis insists South Africa's power-packed bench for the clash against Wales is testament to their opponents' forward strength.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    O'Sullivan hopes Eagles soar

    O'Sullivan hopes Eagles soar

    Eddie O'Sullivan is adopting a hard-headed approach to plotting the downfall of the team he led with distinction when the USA meet Ireland.