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  • Friday, 9. September, 2011

    Pool B preview: England v Argentina

    In 2007, the Pumas had their best time ever at the World Cup, as Augustine Pichot led, they twice disposed of France, the employer of so many Argentinians.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011

    RWC 2011 party bursts into life

    The seventh Rugby World Cup was officially declared open at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on Friday.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    USA record for MacDonald

    USA record for MacDonald

    Leeds prop Mike MacDonald is set to break the USA appearance record after he was selected for the World Cup opener against Ireland.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011

    RWC teams at a glance - Part Two

    With the World Cup team news coming thick and fast, we will continue with grouping our team announcements - along with our regular team announcement stories - to ensure that nothing slips through the net during RWC 2011.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011

    Wallabies wary of Azzuri ambush

    The Wallabies are wary of an Italian ambush in their World Cup opener at North Harbour on Sunday and they are flagging an almighty forwards struggle with the Azzurri as they chase a record third Webb Ellis Cup.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011

    Pool D preview: Fiji v Namibia

    Fiji hope an explosive World Cup start against ultra-minnows Namibia will help banish a troubled build-up and propel them towards a second successive quarterfinal.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011

    Wales to lose one of their Jones's?

    Welsh loose forward Ryan Jones' run of bad luck at World Cups may be about to continue because of a calf injury which has put his future at the tournament in doubt.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Boks focus on pack power

    Boks focus on pack power

    South Africa may be missing second row giant Bakkies Botha, but there will be no let-up in their forward play when they face Wales on Sunday.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011

    Boks show respect for Welsh power

    The fact that South Africa selected a full front row in their list of replacements should be seen as a sign of respect towards Wales' forward pack, according to Springbok tighthead prop Jannie du Plessis.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Anxious wait for Jones

    Anxious wait for Jones

    Wales back-row Ryan Jones was left ruing his luck after his World Cup jinx struck again.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011

    World Cup veteran to lead Irish charge

    Brian O'Driscoll will become the first Ireland player to take part in four World Cups after being named on Friday as captain of the team to take on the United States in New Plymouth on Sunday.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011

    Italy put their faith in experience

    Italy coach Nick Mallett has largely kept faith with the team that upset France in the Six Nations, making only two changes to the starting line-up to play Australia in the opening Pool C match.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Maori elder isn't backing black

    Maori elder isn't backing black

    David Ellison, a Maori elder and descendant of the man responsible for the All Black jersey, has urged Argentina to exact revenge on England.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Johnson: We're ready for action

    Johnson: We're ready for action

    England manager Martin Johnson is "looking forward" to finally getting the Rugby World Cup underway.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011

    Wales to 'throw everything' at Boks

    Wales have made three changes to the team that beat England last month for the clash with defending champions South Africa in the opening World Cup Pool D match in Wellington on Sunday.