Rugby News by Country

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  • Saturday, 3. September, 2011
    Smal sure of Ireland success

    Smal sure of Ireland success

    Ireland's forwards coach Gert Smal remains convinced they possess "something special" despite a troubled build-up the World Cup.

  • Saturday, 3. September, 2011
    Ford warning for England

    Ford warning for England

    England defence coach Mike Ford knows the team will have to be at their best to come through what he sees as the World Cup "group of death".

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011

    Eagles Land in NZ for Rugby World Cup

    The United States Men’s National Rugby Team landed in New Zealand this afternoon to take part in the 2011 Rugby World Cup (RWC) in New Zealand. The Eagles will face Ireland (Sept 11), Russia (Sept 15), Australia (Sept 23) and Italy (Sept 27) during pool play, with coverage on NBC Universal

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011
    Thomas survives no confidence vote

    Thomas survives no confidence vote

    The power struggle at the top of the RFU took another dramatic turn as acting chief executive Martyn Thomas survived a vote of no confidence.

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011
    O'Driscoll: Ireland not scarred

    O'Driscoll: Ireland not scarred

    Brian O'Driscoll insists Ireland have landed in New Zealand unaffected by last month's troubled build-up.

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011

    2011 NSCRO Women's D3 and D4 Collegiate Playoffs

    The National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO) is pleased to announce the details for the 2011 Women's Divisions 3 and 4 Collegiate Playoffs. 59 teams will compete in D3 and 22 in D4 aiming for the National title.

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011

    Infinity Park to Host 2012 NSCRO Men's Collegiate Div 3 Championship

    The City of Glendale, Colorado and the National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO) are pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached to hold the 2012 and 2013 NSCRO Men's Collegiate Division 3 National Rugby Championship at Infinity Park. The 2012 event will be held on April 28 and 29.

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011
    Every second counts for Wilko

    Every second counts for Wilko

    Jonny Wilkinson has told England that "every second counts" as they begin their final build-up to the World Cup opener against Argentina.

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011
    Hard work pays off for Beale

    Hard work pays off for Beale

    Australia full-back Kurtley Beale says hard work is behind his John Eales medal success.

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011
    Contepomi: Anything can happen

    Contepomi: Anything can happen

    Captain Felipe Contepomi insists Argentina are capable of causing another World Cup upset with an opening round victory over England.

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011
    Lomu: This is NZ's time

    Lomu: This is NZ's time

    World Cup legend Jonah Lomu believes New Zealand can finally end 24 years of hurt by lifting the Webb Ellis Trophy.

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011
    O'Driscoll: I'll make WC opener

    O'Driscoll: I'll make WC opener

    Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll is confident he will be fit for the World Cup opener against the United States on September 11.

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011
    Members want report published

    Members want report published

    The RFU is set to come under pressure from members of its own council to publish a report into the sacking of chief executive John Steele.

  • Thursday, 1. September, 2011

    Glendale Clubs Get Rookie Rugby Certified

    Players and coaches from the Glendale Raptors teams met at Infinity Park on Tuesday, August 30th, with USA Rugby's Youth and High School Director Kurt Weaver for Rookie Rugby training. Certification for the Rookie Rugby teaching methods in the Raptors’ ranks is a big step in the continued growth of Glendale's Youth Rugby Program and their community game development.

  • Thursday, 1. September, 2011
    Greenwood backs England centres

    Greenwood backs England centres

    Will Greenwood has backed England's under-pressure centres to answer their critics at the Rugby World Cup.