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  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    No holiday fun for Johnno

    No holiday fun for Johnno

    Furious Martin Johnson admitted he will not be great company on his family holiday this week as he analyses England's 19-9 defeat to Wales.

  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    Henson blow rocks Wales

    Henson blow rocks Wales

    Wales will take stock of a mounting pre-World Cup injury list on Monday after Gavin Henson became their latest casualty.

  • Sunday, 14. August, 2011
    Injury wrecks Henson's World Cup

    Injury wrecks Henson's World Cup

    Wales star Gavin Henson's World Cup dream is in ruins after undergoing surgery on a dislocated bone in his right wrist.

  • Sunday, 14. August, 2011
    Roberts: Wales must improve

    Roberts: Wales must improve

    Jamie Roberts believes Wales' fearless defensive display against England has set a benchmark for their World Cup campaign.

  • Sunday, 14. August, 2011
    Trimble rues playing catch-up

    Trimble rues playing catch-up

    Andrew Trimble admits the failure to contain France's early onslaught at the Stade Chaban-Delmas led to Ireland's downfall on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    Italy survive Japan scare

    Italy survive Japan scare

    Italy were made to work for a 31-24 win over Japan in a World Cup warm-up match at the Stadio Manuzzi.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    Spirited Irish fall in France

    Spirited Irish fall in France

    Ireland put in a spirited display but lost 19-12 to France in a World Cup warm-up at the Stade Chaban-Delmas in Bordeaux..

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    Ireland must stand up - Cullen

    Ireland must stand up - Cullen

    Leo Cullen is eager for Ireland to crank up preparations for the World Cup when they face France in Bordeaux on Saturday night.

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011
    England have doubt over Ashton

    England have doubt over Ashton

    England manager Martin Johnson will take no risks over injury doubt Chris Ashton in Saturday's World Cup warm-up international against Wales.

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011
    Cullen wants Irish intensity

    Cullen wants Irish intensity

    Leo Cullen has demanded Ireland raise their intensity when they return to the setting for their disastrous 2007 World Cup.

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011
    Roberts: Henson can stake claim

    Roberts: Henson can stake claim

    Gavin Henson puts his World Cup credentials under the microscope on Saturday, with Jamie Roberts claiming: "He has nothing to be afraid of."

  • Monday, 8. August, 2011
    Kidney calm after defeat

    Kidney calm after defeat

    Declan Kidney is refusing to hit the panic button after Ireland opened their World Cup preparations with a 10-6 defeat by Scotland.

  • Monday, 8. August, 2011
    Wales to give Stoddart update

    Wales to give Stoddart update

    Wales are set to release updated details later on Monday of Morgan Stoddart's World Cup-ending injury.

  • Monday, 8. August, 2011
    Ansbro won't get complacent

    Ansbro won't get complacent

    Centre Joe Ansbro is refusing to take his place in Scotland's Rugby World Cup squad for granted.

  • Wednesday, 3. August, 2011
    Boss targets World Cup spot

    Boss targets World Cup spot

    Isaac Boss admits he will be "absolutely broken'' if he fails to secure a place in Ireland's World Cup squad.