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  • Tuesday, 30. August, 2011

    Wallace out for six months

    Ireland international David Wallace is facing six months out of action following surgery on his right knee.

  • Saturday, 27. August, 2011
    World Cup woe for Wallace

    World Cup woe for Wallace

    Ireland flanker David Wallace has been ruled out of the World Cup after sustaining a knee injury in the 20-9 defeat by England on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 27. August, 2011
    Tindall hails Tuilagi potential

    Tindall hails Tuilagi potential

    Mike Tindall is sure Manu Tuilagi will improve with every match after the England centre marked his second international cap with a second try.

  • Saturday, 27. August, 2011
    Tuilagi stars in England win

    Tuilagi stars in England win

    Martin Johnson's England signed off their World Cup preparations with a 20-9 victory over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 27. August, 2011
    England's Easter not fit

    England's Easter not fit

    England number eight Nick Easter failed a fitness test on his tight calf shortly before Saturday's World Cup warm-up clash with Ireland.

  • Friday, 26. August, 2011
    England put Fourie on standby

    England put Fourie on standby

    Hendre Fourie is on standby to start for England against Ireland - just five days after being omitted from Martin Johnson's World Cup squad.

  • Thursday, 25. August, 2011
    Johnson turns to Tuilagi

    Johnson turns to Tuilagi

    Martin Johnson is set to name Manu Tuilagi alongside Mike Tindall in the England centres to play Ireland.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Stunning turnaround for Murphy

    Stunning turnaround for Murphy

    Geordan Murphy has been named in Ireland's World Cup squad on Monday - just 48 hours after being resigned to missing out.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Paterson ready to knuckle down

    Paterson ready to knuckle down

    Chris Paterson is on the verge of becoming the first Scot to appear in four Rugby World Cups.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Robinson lays down challenge

    Robinson lays down challenge

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has told his 30-man Rugby World Cup squad to now seize a place in his starting XV.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Murray named in Ireland squad

    Murray named in Ireland squad

    Conor Murray has been included in Ireland's squad for the World Cup at the expense of Munster team-mate Tomas O'Leary.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Warburton gets Wales captaincy

    Warburton gets Wales captaincy

    Sam Warburton will become Wales' youngest World Cup captain when he skippers the squad in New Zealand next month.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Flutey set to miss England cut

    Flutey set to miss England cut

    England manager Martin Johnson will unveil his World Cup squad on Monday night, with centre Riki Flutey expected to be excluded.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Kellock named Scotland skipper

    Kellock named Scotland skipper

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson announced his 30-man Rugby World Cup squad on Monday, with Alastair Kellock named as captain.

  • Saturday, 20. August, 2011
    Ireland wait on Jones fitness

    Ireland wait on Jones fitness

    Ireland are sweating on the fitness of Felix Jones less than 48 hours before they name their World Cup squad.