Rugby News by Country

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  • Wednesday, 14. September, 2011
    All Blacks opt to rest Carter

    All Blacks opt to rest Carter

    New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter has pulled out of Friday's encounter against Japan with a back injury.

  • Wednesday, 14. September, 2011
    Les Bleus suffer Skrela blow

    Les Bleus suffer Skrela blow

    France have confirmed that fly-half David Skrela has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a shoulder injury.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Youngs raring to go

    Youngs raring to go

    Ben Youngs feels as sharp as ever and is ready to start against Georgia on Sunday after fearing injury would rule him out of the World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Johnson questions WC balls

    Johnson questions WC balls

    Martin Johnson has called the World Cup balls into question after Jonny Wilkinson missed five consecutive penalty kicks against Argentina.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Jones: Momentum with Wales

    Jones: Momentum with Wales

    Alun-Wyn Jones believes Wales have established World Cup momentum despite losing their opening game against South Africa.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Henry hails inspirational McCaw

    Henry hails inspirational McCaw

    Richie McCaw will become the first New Zealand international to reach 100 caps when he leads his team out against opponents Japan on Friday.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Sheridan suffers World Cup KO

    Sheridan suffers World Cup KO

    England prop Andrew Sheridan has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a shoulder injury, the Rugby Football Union have announced.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Brown: We can handle Georgia

    Brown: We can handle Georgia

    Kelly Brown believes it is Georgia who should be wary of playing against a monster pack in Wednesday's World Cup Pool B clash in Invercargill.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Warburton salutes Faletau

    Warburton salutes Faletau

    Wales captain Sam Warburton has hailed his back-row colleague Toby Faletau's "unbelievable" impact on Test match rugby.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Rocky lessons lifted Ireland

    Rocky lessons lifted Ireland

    Rocky Elsom may wear Australia's colours on Saturday but Denis Leamy credits him for having a profound impact on Ireland's back row.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Johnson dismisses bungee critics

    Johnson dismisses bungee critics

    Martin Johnson brushed off criticism for allowing his players to bungee jump on their day off at the Rugby World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Murphy: We can beat Aussies

    Murphy: We can beat Aussies

    Geordan Murphy is convinced Ireland can summon the performance needed to place one foot in the World Cup quarter-finals.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Bennett calls for repeat show

    Bennett calls for repeat show

    Huw Bennett has urged the Wales pack to back up its impressive showing against South Africa when they face World Cup rivals Samoa next Sunday.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Weather won't affect Scotland

    Weather won't affect Scotland

    Scotland will maintain their expansive approach even if the wild weather in Invercargill continues for their World Cup clash with Georgia.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Moody set for England return

    Moody set for England return

    Martin Johnson is confident Lewis Moody will be fit to lead England in their second World Cup Pool B clash against Georgia.