Rugby News by Country

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  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    Italy survive Japan scare

    Italy survive Japan scare

    Italy were made to work for a 31-24 win over Japan in a World Cup warm-up match at the Stadio Manuzzi.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    Spirited Irish fall in France

    Spirited Irish fall in France

    Ireland put in a spirited display but lost 19-12 to France in a World Cup warm-up at the Stade Chaban-Delmas in Bordeaux..

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    Henson sent for scan

    Henson sent for scan

    Wales centre Gavin Henson faces an anxious wait to see if his World Cup dream is over after suffering a suspected broken arm against England.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    Wallabies edge out poor Boks

    Wallabies edge out poor Boks

    World champions South Africa look in bad shape as they prepare to begin the defence of their title after 14-9 home loss to Australia in Durban.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    Johnson frustrated by defeat

    Johnson frustrated by defeat

    Martin Johnson admitted England's 19-9 defeat to Wales in Cardiff was "a bit of a mess" and one of the strangest games he had ever seen.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    One-dimensional England beaten

    One-dimensional England beaten

    England's World Cup preparations suffered a major jolt at the Millennium Stadium as Wales exposed their chronic lack of flair with a 19-9 win.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    Ashton out of Wales clash

    Ashton out of Wales clash

    Chris Ashton has been ruled out of England's World Cup warm-up international against Wales with an ankle injury.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    Ireland must stand up - Cullen

    Ireland must stand up - Cullen

    Leo Cullen is eager for Ireland to crank up preparations for the World Cup when they face France in Bordeaux on Saturday night.

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011

    Eagles WNT Name Side to Claim South Africa Revenge

    The USA Women’s National rugby team has been named to exact revenge for a 23-26 upset at the hands of the South Africans earlier this week in the Women’s Nations Cup.

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011
    Johnson out to emulate cricketers

    Johnson out to emulate cricketers

    Martin Johnson has urged his side to learn from the England cricket team ahead of Saturday's World Cup international against Wales.

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011
    England have doubt over Ashton

    England have doubt over Ashton

    England manager Martin Johnson will take no risks over injury doubt Chris Ashton in Saturday's World Cup warm-up international against Wales.

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011
    Cullen wants Irish intensity

    Cullen wants Irish intensity

    Leo Cullen has demanded Ireland raise their intensity when they return to the setting for their disastrous 2007 World Cup.

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011
    Roberts: Henson can stake claim

    Roberts: Henson can stake claim

    Gavin Henson puts his World Cup credentials under the microscope on Saturday, with Jamie Roberts claiming: "He has nothing to be afraid of."

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011

    Crowley hopes for "better skilled" performance

    Canada's head coach Kieran Crowley has made five changes to his starting lineup from last weekend's Can-Am Trophy clash.

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011
    Ireland fancy win in France

    Ireland fancy win in France

    Ireland will hope their pack reinforcements can help them rebound from their loss to Scotland when they face France in Bordeaux on Saturday.