Rugby News by Country

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  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Moody honoured by captaincy

    Moody honoured by captaincy

    Lewis Moody has been named England's Rugby World Cup captain - just two weeks after fearing injury would rob him of a place at the tournament.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011

    O'Sullivan Names Eagles Rugby World Cup Roster

    Eagles Head Coach, Eddie O’Sullivan, has selected his squad of 30 players that will represent the United States at the 2011 Rugby World Cup (RWC) in New Zealand next month.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    England name Simpson in squad

    England name Simpson in squad

    Uncapped Joe Simpson is the surprise inclusion in England's Rugby World Cup squad - and his Wasps team-mate Riki Flutey the biggest casualty.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Stunning turnaround for Murphy

    Stunning turnaround for Murphy

    Geordan Murphy has been named in Ireland's World Cup squad on Monday - just 48 hours after being resigned to missing out.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Paterson ready to knuckle down

    Paterson ready to knuckle down

    Chris Paterson is on the verge of becoming the first Scot to appear in four Rugby World Cups.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Robinson lays down challenge

    Robinson lays down challenge

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has told his 30-man Rugby World Cup squad to now seize a place in his starting XV.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Murray named in Ireland squad

    Murray named in Ireland squad

    Conor Murray has been included in Ireland's squad for the World Cup at the expense of Munster team-mate Tomas O'Leary.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Warburton gets Wales captaincy

    Warburton gets Wales captaincy

    Sam Warburton will become Wales' youngest World Cup captain when he skippers the squad in New Zealand next month.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Flutey set to miss England cut

    Flutey set to miss England cut

    England manager Martin Johnson will unveil his World Cup squad on Monday night, with centre Riki Flutey expected to be excluded.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    O'Connor banned by ARU

    O'Connor banned by ARU

    James O'Connor has been suspended for Australia's deciding Tri-Nations match against New Zealand on Saturday.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Kellock named Scotland skipper

    Kellock named Scotland skipper

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson announced his 30-man Rugby World Cup squad on Monday, with Alastair Kellock named as captain.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Kidney faces selection dilemma

    Kidney faces selection dilemma

    Full-back will be giving Ireland coach Declan Kidney the biggest headache as he finalises his 30-man squad for the World Cup.

  • Sunday, 21. August, 2011

    Festival Day Three Recap and Sunday Medal Games

    It was the third day of the Rugby Canada National Championship in Calgary, and while most of the games went according to the form sheet, in the men's U16 category it was the story of an improbable semi-final win by Newfoundland that captured the interest of the day.

  • Sunday, 21. August, 2011

    Eagles Come Up Short Against Japan

    In the final build-up match to the Rugby World Cup, Japan narrowly defeated the Eagles 20-14 at the Prince Chichbu Memorial Rugby Ground on a wet Sunday evening.

  • Sunday, 21. August, 2011

    Brave Blossoms beat USA Eagles

    Japan, beaten by Italy last weekend, came back from 14-8 down at half time to defeat the USA Eagles 20-14 at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on Sunday night.