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  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011

    Itembelihle win Metro Cup

    Itembelihle became the first winners of the inaugural MayorÂ’s Cup competition in the Eastern Province by defeating Solomon Mahlangu by 20-5.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011

    Ireland expecting intense 9/11 match

    If Ireland was already feeling some trepidation about starting their World Cup campaign against a former coach after losing four straight warm-up matches, then the date and choice of opponent have done little to help.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011

    Tongan underdogs play for the crowd

    If World Cup success was measured by fan support, Tonga would be laughing all the way to the Final, with the Pacific island nation enjoying some of the best support of any of the teams in New Zealand.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011

    Leopards change things up for WP

    The Leopards have overhauled their team ahead of the clash with Western Province at Newlands in Cape Town this weekend with flyhalf Clayton Du Randt coming in to captain the side.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011

    Rush of blood costs Waikato lock

    A judicial hearing into a head-butting incident during Saturday night's NPC Premiership Final in Hamilton, has resulted in a six-week suspension for Waikato lock Romana Graham.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011

    Estebanez wants to spark French backs

    Having quit rugby union for rugby league and then come back again, France center Fabrice Estebanez has finally made up his mind what he wants to do: shine at the World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011

    UN chief compares rugby to diplomacy!

    UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon likened international diplomacy to rugby union on Tuesday, although he conceded he was unlikely to have his teeth smashed while strutting the world stage.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011

    Senior players to boost Lions pride

    Lions coach John Mitchell has made three changes to his team, bringing back some senior players, for the Currie Cup front-runners' clash with the Griquas in Johannesburg this weekend.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011

    Wales to launch an aerial assault

    Wales believe they will need to score two or three tries to beat South Africa in their World Cup 2011 Pool D match at Wellington Regional Stadium on Sunday.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011

    NZ 2011 stadium guide

    There will be 13 different stadiums which will host matches in the World Cup, we take a look at each of them and where they are situated in our guide to the venues for the global showpiece in New Zealand.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011

    James: Feels like 2007 all over again

    South Africa's players have the same quiet belief they had heading into the 2007 World Cup in France, Springbok flyhalf Butch James said on Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011

    Deans still feels for Christchurch

    The World Cup in New Zealand represents a double-whammy for the people of earthquake-shattered Christchurch, Wallaby coach and home-town icon Robbie Deans said on Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011

    Islanders will be physical at World Cup

    The fearless physical approach of Pacific island rugby could take centre stage during the World Cup opening match, where Tonga won't hold anything back against hosts New Zealand.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011

    Wilkinson on a 'journey to improve'

    Jonny Wilkinson said on Tuesday he was on a "journey to improve" alongside Toby Flood after apparently beating him to become England's first-choice flyhalf for the World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011

    Highlanders keep traditional jerseys

    The Highlanders' board has decided it will retain the Highlanders' 2011 home colours for next year's Super Rugby season, and introduce their new green strip as the team's official away playing jersey.