• Monday, 19. September, 2011

    Win tickets to watch the Sharks

    We have again combined with The Sharks to give readers a chance to watch rugby in Durban.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011

    Previous Irish classics

    So, with the second weekend of Rugby World Cup action a thing of the past, all the talk is still about Ireland's shock 15-6 Pool C win over the Wallabies - a result which has, well and truly, thrown the cat amongst the pigeons.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011

    Scotland out for revenge over Pumas

    Scotland will take a look back at the way they defeated Argentina twice away last year, as they bid to edge past the Pumas into the World Cup quarterfinals, when the two teams meet in a Pool B match in Wellington on Sunday.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011

    Pool C preview Italy v Russia

    Italy play Russia in a Pool C Rugby World Cup match at Trafalgar Park in Nelson on New Zealand's North Island on Tuesday. Both will be looking for a first win at the tournament.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011

    Veteran Blue Bull on the sidelines

    Blue Bulls stalwart Akona Ndungane will miss the next two weeks of Currie Cup rugby after injuring his ribs in last weeks win over Western Province at Loftus Versfeld.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011

    Under the influence of Guinness

    It was a week of some intriguing, not to mention significant, World Cup results. And it also shows in our weekly selection.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011

    A happy bunch of Eagles

    USA Eagles loose forward JJ Gagiano reports back on his team's World Cup Pool C win over Russia. And it's fair to say - as one would assume - that the Eagles were a happy bunch...

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    McCall has defensive concerns

    McCall has defensive concerns

    Saracens rugby director Mark McCall was frustrated by his team's struggles before they saw off Aviva Premiership new boys Worcester.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Morrison hopes to face Pumas

    Morrison hopes to face Pumas

    Scotland centre Graeme Morrison has downplayed any injury concerns and is optimistic of facing Argentina in Sunday's World Cup Pool B clash.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    England have central dilemma

    England have central dilemma

    Martin Johnson is three seasons into his tenure as England manager but still he is vexed by the question of the "perfect 12".

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011

    Russia make changes for Italy

    Like Italy, Russia have made several changes to their side to meet Italy in Nelson at the top of South Island on Tuesday - not as many as Italy. It is a Pool C match at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Contepomi hope for Pumas

    Contepomi hope for Pumas

    Argentina prop Martin Scelzo hopes captain and team talisman Felipe Contepomi is fit for Sunday's vital World Cup Pool B clash with Scotland.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011

    Wales counting the cost of history

    Goal-kicking fullback James Hook could miss Wales' remaining World Cup pool games after injuring his shoulder in the tense Pool D win over Samoa, team officials said Monday.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011

    Skipper Horwill cleared for Wallabies

    Skipper James Horwill has been cleared of a shoulder injury and is available to lead the Wallabies against the United States in their World Cup Pool C match in Wellington on Friday.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011

    Irish assess D'Arcy, O'Connell injuries

    Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy and lock Paul O'Connell have hamstring injuries ahead of their World Cup Pool C encounter with Russia on Sunday.