Rugby News by Country

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  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    All Blacks aim to rout Japan

    All Blacks aim to rout Japan

    New Zealand will look to spoil the World Cup party of one of their former greats when they face Japan in Hamilton on Friday (kick-off 9am BST).

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Bennett wary of Samoa threat

    Bennett wary of Samoa threat

    Wales hooker Huw Bennett admits Sunday's clash with Samoa in Hamilton is a "massive game".

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Flood has a point to prove

    Flood has a point to prove

    England fly-half Toby Flood is on a mission to prove manager Martin Johnson wrong for dropping him for the World Cup opener.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Robinson aims to beat Pumas

    Robinson aims to beat Pumas

    Scotland coach Andy Robinson has set his sights on beating Argentina to secure qualification for the quarter-finals.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Palmer hoping to impress

    Palmer hoping to impress

    Tom Palmer is determined to take his chance if he is selected for England's World Cup clash with Georgia.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    O'Driscoll: It's time to shine

    O'Driscoll: It's time to shine

    Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has called on his team-mates to take their chance to shine against Australia in Auckland on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 14. September, 2011
    Crocked Sheridan ponders future

    Crocked Sheridan ponders future

    Andrew Sheridan will fly home from New Zealand on Thursday fearing for his rugby career.

  • Wednesday, 14. September, 2011
    Boks lose pair for Fiji clash

    Boks lose pair for Fiji clash

    Bryan Habana and Victor Matfield have been ruled out of South Africa's World Cup clash against Fiji in Wellington on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 14. September, 2011

    Canada Come from Behind for Opening RWC Win

    Canada mounted a storming comeback to edge past Tonga 25-20 in their Pool A encounter at Northland Events Centre.

  • Wednesday, 14. September, 2011
    Former RFU chairman Brittle dies

    Former RFU chairman Brittle dies

    Former Rugby Football Union chairman Cliff Brittle has died after a long illness aged 69, it was announced on Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, 14. September, 2011
    Edwards: Wales ready for Samoa

    Edwards: Wales ready for Samoa

    Shaun Edwards believes Wales have had ideal preparation for their World Cup showdown against Samoa after meeting South Africa.

  • Wednesday, 14. September, 2011
    Irish relishing Wallabies clash

    Irish relishing Wallabies clash

    Declan Kidney insists the greatest challenge facing Ireland ahead of their clash with Australia is diffusing the team's enthusiasm.

  • Wednesday, 14. September, 2011
    Parks risked Robinson's wrath

    Parks risked Robinson's wrath

    Dan Parks felt the full wrath of head coach Andy Robinson in the middle of kicking all Scotland's points against Georgia on Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, 14. September, 2011
    D'Arcy: Ireland can cause upset

    D'Arcy: Ireland can cause upset

    Gordon D'Arcy refuses to be in thrall to Australia, claiming belief is the key to Ireland defying expectations at Eden Park on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 14. September, 2011
    Ireland lose Flannery to injury

    Ireland lose Flannery to injury

    Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery has been ruled out of the rest of the Rugby World Cup with a calf injury.