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  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    It's a knockout for Charteris

    It's a knockout for Charteris

    Luke Charteris has reflected on Wales' shattering World Cup defeat against South Africa by declaring: "We are playing knockout rugby now."

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Lawson aims to keep it perfect

    Lawson aims to keep it perfect

    Rory Lawson will aim to extend his 100% record as Scotland captain in the World Cup Pool B clash with Georgia on Wednesday.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Clean bill of health for Wales

    Clean bill of health for Wales

    Wales look to have emerged from their brutal World Cup battle against South Africa with a clean bill of health.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    We can upset Aussies - McNaughton

    We can upset Aussies - McNaughton

    Ireland may have made a faltering start to the World Cup but manager Paul McNaughton insists they still have the capacity to stun Australia.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Warburton reflects on opener

    Warburton reflects on opener

    Wales retreated to the calm waters of Lake Taupo on Monday after making enough waves to suggest they mean serious World Cup business.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Youngs revels in winning return

    Youngs revels in winning return

    Ben Youngs put three frustrating months behind him with his match-winning contribution for England in their Rugby World Cup opener.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Murray aims for big impression

    Murray aims for big impression

    Scotland prop Euan Murray will seek to impose himself in Wednesday's World Cup Pool B clash with Georgia and leave a lasting impression.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Springboks have injury concerns

    Springboks have injury concerns

    South Africa are set to be without lock Victor Matfield and centre Jean de Villiers for their World Cup Pool D match with Fiji on Saturday.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Robinson: Let's get physical

    Robinson: Let's get physical

    Andy Robinson has opted to meet fire with fire in Scotland's World Cup Pool B clash with Georgia and called for his team to get physical.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Argentina lose Tiesi to injury

    Argentina lose Tiesi to injury

    Argentina centre Gonzalo Tiesi will miss the rest of the Rugby World Cup after suffering knee ligament damage against England.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Ioane blow for Wallabies

    Ioane blow for Wallabies

    Australia winger Digby Ioane has been ruled out of Saturday's World Cup clash with Ireland because of a fractured thumb.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Scots learn Gorgodzilla position

    Scots learn Gorgodzilla position

    Georgia head coach Richie Dixon has named talisman Mamuka Gorgodze at flanker for Wednesday's World Cup Pool B clash with Scotland.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Numbers are up for England

    Numbers are up for England

    England are to be warned by Rugby World Cup organisers to fix their peeling shirt numbers or face a potential fine.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    England lock Lawes cited

    England lock Lawes cited

    England lock Courtney Lawes has been cited for allegedly striking Argentina hooker Mario Ledesma with his knee.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    WC organisers stand by decision

    WC organisers stand by decision

    World Cup organisers say "correct protocol" was followed by officials over a disputed James Hook penalty during Wales' defeat to South Africa.