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  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011

    Apostol answers Romanian SOS

    World Cup organizers have confirmed Romanian wing Catalin Fercu has withdrawn from the tournament, saying he has been diagnosed with pneumonia.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011

    Politics, sport bring the rich and famous

    United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-Moon and British royal Zara Phillips head a host of dignitaries expected to attend the World Cup in New Zealand over the next six weeks.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011
    Cueto worry for England

    Cueto worry for England

    Mark Cueto is a doubt for England's opening Rugby World Cup match against Argentina in Dunedin on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011

    Samoan tirade: IRB chiefs stand firm

    International Rugby Board chiefs Wednesday refused to water down their national eligibility rules for Pacific players, despite a tirade from Samoa's prime minister, who labelled them "unfair".

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011

    Welwitchias ready to bloom

    Namibia coach Johan Diergaardt has made seven changes for his team's opening World Cup match against Fiji on Saturday from the lineup which lost to Georgia in the European Nations Cup in June.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011

    Fatherhood rules Griquas Bok out

    Griquas will be without the services of star Springbok back Riaan Viljoen when they travel to Johannesburg for a Currie Cup showdown on Friday.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011

    Sibling rivalry in Ndungane family

    Springbok wing Odwa Ndungane is "enjoying every moment" as he attempts to become the second member of his family to take home a World Cup winners' medal.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011

    Bulls ready to hit the road

    Blue Bulls coach Pine Pienaar made two positional changes to his starting back-line, as he looks to revive the side's Currie Cup campaign.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011

    Old Bishops play SA Legends

    Bishops have this year been celebrating 150 years of playing football which we now call rugby. Recently, they had a church service to give thanks for rugby and now they have a match on the day when the school plays the Old Diocesans, the schools Old Boys, a game they have been playing since 1868.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011

    Brothers Maka size up All Blacks

    Tonga captain Finau Maka doesn't expect a sore Achilles to stop him from playing against New Zealand in the opening match of the World Cup on Friday, despite his coach and brother being more uncertain.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011

    Young guns strengthen Waratahs roster

    The Waratahs have taken another step in closing out their 2012 roster with the confirmation that 21-year-olds Bernard Foley and Greg Peterson will move into the Super Rugby squad next season.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011
    Warm welcome for Scotland

    Warm welcome for Scotland

    Scotland were given a rousing reception on their arrival in New Zealand ahead of Saturday's World Cup Pool B game with Romania in Invercargill.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011

    World Cup boss is 'ready to party'

    World Cup organisers have expressed confidence the tournament would be a spectacular success as hosts New Zealand unveiled their starting XV for the first game against Tonga.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011

    WC stars rally behind Christchurch

    New Zealand captain Richie McCaw is to be the 'face' of an appeal by World Cup organisers designed to raise funds to support rugby in earthquake-hit Christchurch.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011

    Favourites at the World Cup?

    There are no seedings at the World Cup and therefore no official favourites. The teams go into pools and play - strong against weak.