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  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011

    Tonga to strong for fiery Japan

    Tonga claimed a tough 31-18 victory over Japan in a match that contrasted raw power with speed and a willingness to play attacking rugby.

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011

    Heavy criticism for French flyhalf gamble

    Beleaguered France coach Marc Lievremont is winning few friends at the World Cup after his controversial decision to play Morgan Parra at flyhalf against the All Blacks.

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011
    Harinordoquy rejects theory

    Harinordoquy rejects theory

    Imanol Harinordoquy has mocked claims that France have deliberately selected a weakened team for the World Cup group clash with New Zealand.

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011
    Carter cleared to face France

    Carter cleared to face France

    New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter has been declared fully fit for Saturday's crucial World Cup clash with France at Eden Park.

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011

    Samoa sweat on trio

    Samoa are still sweating on the availability of injured players Tusi Pisi, Taiasina Tuifu'a and less so on Sailosi Tagicakibau for the World Cup Pool D match against Fiji this weekend.

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011

    Shaw: Romania 'perfect' for England

    Veteran lock Simon Shaw believes Romania represent the "perfect" opponents for England as they bid to raise their game at the World Cup and cut down on a worryingly high penalty count.

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011

    Carter is good to go for All Blacks

    Star flyhalf Dan Carter is fit again and available for selection with the All Blacks in Saturday's Pool A showdown at Eden Park with France, assistant coach Steve Hansen said on Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011
    Ford feeling confident

    Ford feeling confident

    Scotland hooker Ross Ford has taken confidence from recent displays against Argentina ahead of Sunday's World Cup Pool B clash in Wellington.

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011
    Shaw hails NZ experience

    Shaw hails NZ experience

    England lock Simon Shaw believes he is still benefiting from a spell playing for Dunedin Pirates in 1991.

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011
    Wallabies ring the changes

    Wallabies ring the changes

    Australia have made seven changes for Friday's World Cup Pool C clash with the USA as they seek to bounce back from their loss to Ireland.

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011
    Anxious wait for Wales flanker

    Anxious wait for Wales flanker

    Wales flanker Dan Lydiate is facing an anxious wait after scans showed he suffered ankle ligament damage during the victory over Samoa.

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011
    O'Gara plays down quit talk

    O'Gara plays down quit talk

    Ireland fly-half Ronan O'Gara claims he has no intention of retiring from Test rugby after the World Cup.

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011

    Steenkamp loving fair scrum contest

    Springbok loosehead Gurthro Steenkamp says the way the scrums are being refereed at the World Cup is 'awesome' for props.

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011

    Boks respect winless Namibia

    South Africa may have hit triple-figures the only time they played but humble Namibia will have a point to prove to the defending champions at the World Cup, Springbok forwards coach Gary Gold said on Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011

    USA second string to tackle Australia

    The United States made wholesale changes for the team to play Australia in a World Cup Pool C match in Wellington on Friday from the one that beat Russia last week.