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  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011

    McCaw's century to be savoured

    Canterbury and Crusaders star Richie McCaw, who has set the benchmark for modern-day openside flankers, will become the first New Zealander to play 100 Tests when he leads the side in their Rugby World Cup Pool A game against Japan on Friday.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011

    Muliaina back for McCaw's 100

    Richie McCaw will become the first All Black to play 100 Tests when he leads out a side containing sweeping changes to play Japan in their World Cup match in Hamilton on Friday.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011

    RWC KO for star English forward

    England prop Andrew Sheridan was ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup with a shoulder injury, a statement issued by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) confirmed.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011

    USA Eagles to meet the Russian Bear

    The USA Eagles put up a great fight against Ireland in the opening round of the World Cup before going down 22-10. Now they face Russia who will be playing their first World Cup game ever. With the cold war long dead it is just a rugby match.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Henry hails inspirational McCaw

    Henry hails inspirational McCaw

    Richie McCaw will become the first New Zealand international to reach 100 caps when he leads his team out against opponents Japan on Friday.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Marler handed three-week ban

    Marler handed three-week ban

    Harlequins' Joe Marler has been suspended for three weeks after striking an opponent during the Aviva Premiership match against London Irish.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Sheridan suffers World Cup KO

    Sheridan suffers World Cup KO

    England prop Andrew Sheridan has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a shoulder injury, the Rugby Football Union have announced.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011

    Sharks expecting Cheetahs backlash

    Sharks assistant coach Grant Bashford is expecting a fierce test from the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein this weekend after their disappointing draw at home against the Blue Bulls last week.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011

    Laidlaw commits to Edinburgh

    Edinburgh captain Greig Laidlaw has signed a two-year contract extension with the capital club, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2014.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011

    Gannon heads back to Connacht

    Connacht have managed to lure influential lock Dave Gannon back to the club after a couple of seasons spent plying his trade in New Zealand and England.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Samoa ready for Namibia test

    Samoa ready for Namibia test

    Samoa start their 2011 World Cup campaign against Namibia in a Pool D clash at Rotorua International Stadium on Wednesday.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011

    Canada to unleash their wrecking ball

    If there's one man Canada can rely on not to take a backward step in their opening World Cup match against Tonga, it has to be immensely their physical lock Jamie Cudmore.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011

    Unchanged Cheetahs await Sharks

    Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has named a completely unchanged team from the one that drew with the Blue Bulls last week for their crunch clash with the Sharks in Bloemfontein this weekend.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011

    England wary of competitive minnows

    England manager Martin Johnson has warned his side to beware Georgia after hailing the standard of what he called one of the "best weekends of pool games in World Cup history".

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Crowley warning for Canada

    Crowley warning for Canada

    Kieran Crowley says Canada will need to match Tonga's pack if they are to win their opening World Cup Pool A clash in Whangarei on Wednesday.