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  • Monday, 8. August, 2011

    What the Tweet!

    Like most aspects of life, the world of rugby is played out on twitter. Check out what some of the rugby players and rugby teams are saying.

  • Monday, 8. August, 2011

    Berkeley & Belmont Reign Supreme at Club Sevens

    The Berkeley All-Blues and Belmont Shore were anointed champions at San Francisco Golden Gate today after winning the Emirates Airline USA Rugby Men's and Women's Club Sevens Championships. Berkeley took out the Boston Belles 34-0 in the final and Belmont Shore beat Schyulkill River 37-14 to reclaim their sevens crown.

  • Monday, 8. August, 2011
    Johnson confident on Moody

    Johnson confident on Moody

    England manager Martin Johnson is confident Lewis Moody's knee injury will not prove serious enough to rule him out of the Rugby World Cup.

  • Monday, 8. August, 2011
    O'Driscoll in cup contention

    O'Driscoll in cup contention

    Brian O'Driscoll is eager to be thrust into Ireland's preparations for the Rugby World Cup after declaring himself fit.

  • Monday, 8. August, 2011
    Stoddart surgery successful

    Stoddart surgery successful

    Morgan Stoddart has undergone surgery on the broken left leg he suffered during Wales' opening World Cup warm-up Test against England.

  • Monday, 8. August, 2011
    Kidney calm after defeat

    Kidney calm after defeat

    Declan Kidney is refusing to hit the panic button after Ireland opened their World Cup preparations with a 10-6 defeat by Scotland.

  • Monday, 8. August, 2011
    Wales to give Stoddart update

    Wales to give Stoddart update

    Wales are set to release updated details later on Monday of Morgan Stoddart's World Cup-ending injury.

  • Monday, 8. August, 2011
    Ansbro won't get complacent

    Ansbro won't get complacent

    Centre Joe Ansbro is refusing to take his place in Scotland's Rugby World Cup squad for granted.

  • Sunday, 7. August, 2011

    Springfield Celts 3rd Youth Rugby Skills Camp a Huge Success

    The Springfield Celts Rugby Club, in collaboration with the Illinois Inter-Agency Athletic Association, hosted a Rugby Skills Camp for at-risk youth. Children from children's homes across Central Illinois met at Kennedy Park in Springfield on August 6th to participate in rugby for the third straight year.

  • Sunday, 7. August, 2011

    Canada beats USA 28-22 at BMO Field

    It wasn't perfect, but Kieran Crowley and his players were happy to secure a win in front of a crowd of nearly 10,000 at Toronto's BMO Field on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 7. August, 2011

    Eagles Come Up Short Against Canada

    Despite a late comeback from the Eagles, Canada held on for a 28-22 win in front of a record crowd of more than 10,000 at BMO Field. In so doing Canada retain the Can/Am Trophy.

  • Sunday, 7. August, 2011
    Moody awaits medics' assessment

    Moody awaits medics' assessment

    Lewis Moody's chances of captaining England into the Rugby World Cup will become clearer on Monday.

  • Sunday, 7. August, 2011
    Deans disappointed by defeat

    Deans disappointed by defeat

    Australia coach Robbie Deans labelled Saturday's one-sided 16-point loss to New Zealand as a learning experience for his side.

  • Sunday, 7. August, 2011

    Canada win in Toronto

    In a RWC warm-up game between neighbours, Canada beat the USA Eagles 28-22 at the BMO Field in Toronto on Saturday. The match counted for the Can-Am Trophy.

  • Sunday, 7. August, 2011
    Kearney revels in Ireland return

    Kearney revels in Ireland return

    Few positives emerged from Ireland's 10-6 defeat by Scotland on Saturday but the return of Rob Kearney from a knee injury was one highlight.