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  • Friday, 16. September, 2011

    Canadian side unchanged for France

    Canada's team that defeated Tonga 25-20 has been rewarded with another task, as an unchanged lineup was named to take on France in Napier on Sunday.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Dixon eyes Georgia improvement

    Dixon eyes Georgia improvement

    Richie Dixon insists his Georgia side are up for Sunday's clash with England as they seek to put their Scotland disappointment behind them.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Cuttitta: Hard work paying off

    Cuttitta: Hard work paying off

    Scotland's forwards coach Massimo Cuttitta believes his charges' work ethic at the World Cup has reaped its reward.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Springboks expect Fiji work-out

    Springboks expect Fiji work-out

    South Africa will be under no illusions of what to expect from Fiji come kick-off at Wellington Regional Stadium on Saturday (7am BST).

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Pumas chase win over Romania

    Pumas chase win over Romania

    Argentina will aim to get their World Cup campaign back on track when they face Romania at Rugby Park in Invercargill on Saturday (4.30am BST).

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Kiss targets Wallabies pair

    Kiss targets Wallabies pair

    Ireland defence coach Les Kiss insists shutting down Will Genia and Quade Cooper is the key to success at Eden Park.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Wales coach wary of Samoa

    Wales coach wary of Samoa

    Warren Gatland accepts there will be "no second chances" for Wales if they fail in their World Cup victory mission against Samoa on Sunday.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Samoa star in fitness fight

    Samoa star in fitness fight

    Samoa are optimistic that fly-half Tusi Pisi will be fit to face World Cup rivals Wales in Hamilton on Sunday.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Henry pleased with NZ progress

    Henry pleased with NZ progress

    New Zealand coach Graham Henry praised an impressive showing by Sonny Bill Williams after the All Blacks' 83-7 World Cup win over Japan.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    All Blacks annihilate Japan

    All Blacks annihilate Japan

    New Zealand coasted to their second successive World Cup bonus point victory as they outclassed Japan 83-7 at Hamilton's Waikato Stadium.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Gatland wants more of the same

    Gatland wants more of the same

    Warren Gatland believes Wales will take momentum with them into Sunday's critical World Cup clash against Samoa.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Anxious wait for Pocock

    Anxious wait for Pocock

    Australia flanker David Pocock is a doubt for the crunch World Cup pool game with Ireland after he missed training on Friday.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Best: Kiwis backing Ireland

    Best: Kiwis backing Ireland

    Rory Best insists Ireland will embrace the support of New Zealand when they face Australia at Eden Park on Saturday.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Johno: No issues over night out

    Johno: No issues over night out

    England manager Martin Johnson has insisted he will not be 'locking his players away' despite criticism over a team night out in Queenstown.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    All change for Italy

    All change for Italy

    Italy coach Nick Mallett has retained just three of his starting XV from the loss to Australia for the clash with Russia.