• Friday, 16. September, 2011

    Keep your eyes on the ball

    With the 2011 Rugby World Cup in full swing in New Zealand at present, world-renowned eye coach Sherylle Calder - a member of the 2007 World Cup-winning Bok squad - wonders if the players' handling skills are up to scratch at rugby's global showpiece.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Dixon eyes Georgia improvement

    Dixon eyes Georgia improvement

    Richie Dixon insists his Georgia side are up for Sunday's clash with England as they seek to put their Scotland disappointment behind them.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Cuttitta: Hard work paying off

    Cuttitta: Hard work paying off

    Scotland's forwards coach Massimo Cuttitta believes his charges' work ethic at the World Cup has reaped its reward.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Tait back as Falcons host Tigers

    Tait back as Falcons host Tigers

    Newcastle wing Alex Tait returns to the Falcons' line-up for their Aviva Premiership clash with Leicester on Saturday (kick-off 3.05pm).

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Saints shake-up for Irish clash

    Saints shake-up for Irish clash

    Jim Mallinder has rejigged his Northampton side ahead of the Aviva Premiership clash with London Irish at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Quins' Lambert faces Gloucester

    Quins' Lambert faces Gloucester

    Harlequins have made two enforced changes to their starting XV for the Gloucester's Aviva Premiership visit to the Stoop on Saturday.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011

    Gerber backs Boks in title defence

    Legendary former Springbok centre Danie Gerber has thrown his weight behind the Springboks ahead of Saturday's World Cup Pool D match against Fiji in Wellington.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011

    Preview: Premiership, Round Three

    Julian White and Thomas Waldrom return to the Leicester starting line-up for Round Three of the Aviva Premiership, as the Tigers go in searh of a win at Kingston Park.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011

    England in no hurry over Sheridan sub

    England manager Martin Johnson said he would wait until after Sunday's World Cup match against Georgia before selecting a replacement for injured prop Andrew Sheridan.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Baxter: Chiefs need reality check

    Baxter: Chiefs need reality check

    Exeter may be sitting at the top of the Aviva Premiership table but coach Rob Baxter is staying focused ahead of Saturday's trip to Bath.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Filipo back as Wasps host Sale

    Filipo back as Wasps host Sale

    Wasps have made four changes to their starting line-up for Saturday's Aviva Premiership clash with Sale Sharks at Adams Park.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Springboks expect Fiji work-out

    Springboks expect Fiji work-out

    South Africa will be under no illusions of what to expect from Fiji come kick-off at Wellington Regional Stadium on Saturday (7am BST).

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011

    Steyn aware of his shortcomings

    Springbok flyhalf Morné Steyn admitted on Friday there were areas of his game in which he needed to take a step up after his coaches labelled his above-average goal-kicking ability as vital to their World Cup cause.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Pumas chase win over Romania

    Pumas chase win over Romania

    Argentina will aim to get their World Cup campaign back on track when they face Romania at Rugby Park in Invercargill on Saturday (4.30am BST).

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011

    Henry: All Blacks 'back on track'

    New Zealand coach Graham Henry said the All Blacks had dragged their World Cup campaign back on track Friday after their ruthless 83-7 demolition of Japan.