Rugby News by Country

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  • Tuesday, 20. September, 2011
    Earls promises more from backs

    Earls promises more from backs

    Keith Earls says Ireland's backline are ready to cut loose when they face Russia in Rotorua on Sunday.

  • Tuesday, 20. September, 2011
    Australia hopeful over Pocock

    Australia hopeful over Pocock

    Australia assistant David Nucifora is hopeful David Pocock will recover in time for Friday's crunch World Cup Pool C game against the USA.

  • Tuesday, 20. September, 2011
    France take Parra gamble

    France take Parra gamble

    France have named Morgan Parra at fly-half for Saturday's crunch World Cup Pool A showdown against New Zealand at Eden Park.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011

    A Day to Remember

    The U.S.A Eagles opened their Rugby World Cup campaign against Ireland on Sept. 11 and it took special meaning for New York native and team captain Mike Petri with it being the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center in NYC. The scrum-half looks back at the special day.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Williams: Wales as good as ever

    Williams: Wales as good as ever

    Shane Williams believes Wales' mental and physical strength is better than at any other time during his stellar 11-year international career.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Flood expects England reaction

    Flood expects England reaction

    Toby Flood believes England's laboured victory over Georgia could prove to be a watershed moment in their Rugby World Cup campaign.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011

    Canada rises three spots to 11th in World Rankings

    As the kudos for Canada's performance at the Rugby World Cup continue to pile up - the rave reviews have also netted some statistical significance as its World Ranking improved from 14th in the world to 11th following Monday's weekly update.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011

    Dartmouth Comes Up Short against Army

    With the Ivy Rugby season fast approaching, Dartmouth took to the field Friday night in their final preseason contest, facing off against traditional Northeast Rugby rivals Army.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Best wants more from Ireland

    Best wants more from Ireland

    Rory Best says Ireland possess the temperament to deliver on the big occasion but has demanded they raise standards throughout the World Cup.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Scotland to silence the doubters

    Scotland to silence the doubters

    Gregor Townsend believes Scotland can cause a surprise with a World Cup pool B victory over Argentina on Sunday.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    All or nothing for Azzurri

    All or nothing for Azzurri

    Italy have no choice but to bag a full house of points in Tuesday's Pool C clash with Russia at Nelson's Trafalgar Park.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Waldrom called up as WC cover

    Waldrom called up as WC cover

    England have called up Leicester number eight Thomas Waldrom as World Cup cover for the injured Nick Easter.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Morrison hopes to face Pumas

    Morrison hopes to face Pumas

    Scotland centre Graeme Morrison has downplayed any injury concerns and is optimistic of facing Argentina in Sunday's World Cup Pool B clash.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    England have central dilemma

    England have central dilemma

    Martin Johnson is three seasons into his tenure as England manager but still he is vexed by the question of the "perfect 12".

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Contepomi hope for Pumas

    Contepomi hope for Pumas

    Argentina prop Martin Scelzo hopes captain and team talisman Felipe Contepomi is fit for Sunday's vital World Cup Pool B clash with Scotland.