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  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Matfield returns for Springboks

    Matfield returns for Springboks

    Experienced South Africa lock Victor Matfield will make his return as a one of a number of changes for the clash with Samoa on Friday.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011

    All Black back-ups to get a run

    The All Blacks hope to give fringe players game-time against Canada to ensure they are match fit if needed as injury cover later in the World Cup, assistant coach Steve Hansen said Thursday.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011

    Kissing cousins in stand-off with IRB

    Australia and New Zealand, the kissing cousins of Rugby Union, have joined forces in their stand-off with the International Rugby Board over changes to the financing of the game.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Concerns grow for Lomu

    Concerns grow for Lomu

    New Zealand legend Jonah Lomu remains in an Auckland hospital amid growing concern about his health.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011

    Byrnes the Bear up for big knocks

    Russia's Australian-born lock Adam Byrnes is braced for a big hit he knows is coming his way from former teammates in the World Cup Pool C match between Russia and Australia in Nelson on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Johnson focused on winning

    Johnson focused on winning

    England boss Martin Johnson insists his side are focused solely on winning when they face Scotland at Eden Park on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011

    Slap on the wrist for 'ball tampering'

    England have escaped with no more than a mild slap on the wrist after admitting to 'ball tampering' in their during World Cup Pool B win over Romania last week.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Kiss praises Ireland's scrum

    Kiss praises Ireland's scrum

    Les Kiss insists Ireland many more facets to their game than just their scrum following Italy's set-piece challenge.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011

    Maka back for mission impossible

    Captain Finau Maka has been recalled to the Tonga team for their final World Cup Pool A match against France on Saturday, when they are facing a mountainous task to reach the quarterfinals.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    England ban coaches

    England ban coaches

    Two members of England's management team have been suspended by the RFU from Saturday's World Cup Pool B decider against Scotland.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Russia shuffle their pack

    Russia shuffle their pack

    Russia have made six changes to their starting XV for their final World Cup game against Australia in Nelson.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Read fit to face Canada

    Read fit to face Canada

    New Zealand have confirmed that Kieran Read will make his first appearance of the World Cup against Canada despite his latest injury scare.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Wales not getting carried away

    Wales not getting carried away

    Rob Howley insists that Wales are not looking too far ahead despite the prospect of a probable World Cup quarter-final against Ireland.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Robinson goes for speed

    Robinson goes for speed

    Head coach Andy Robinson believes speed is of the essence for Scotland, who need to beat England to revive their World Cup campaign.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011

    Armitage shock Cueto on the wing

    England sprang a surprise by dropping hat-trick hero Mark Cueto Thursday as they welcomed back hard man lock Courtney Lawes from suspension for their crunch World Cup match with arch-rivals Scotland.