On today’s RWC Daily we have reaction to Australia’s victory over Wales in the Bronze Final at Eden Park. Plus we ask members of the New Zealand and French media for their predictions for Sunday’s Final.
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Wales’ World Cup Review
Posted 577 days ago
By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor at Eden Park
WALES DESERVED to end this World Cup with a win but it wasn’t to be. Neither Australia nor Wales excelled in a rather drab third-place play-off, but it was the Wallabies who emerged 21-18 winners at Eden Park.
Wales put together a great spell in the last five minutes, keeping the ball…
New Zealand team for the World Cup final
Posted 577 days ago
All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have today announced the All Blacks team for the 2011 Rugby World Cup Final against France at Eden Park, Auckland, on Sunday October 23, 9am UK time, naming an unchanged starting XV from the side that beat Australia 20– 6 in last weekend’s semi-final.
The All Blacks…
Daily news from New Zealand – 20 October – Video
Posted 578 days ago
In today’s RWC Daily we hear Tana Umaga’s thoughts on the final, as well as catch up with the referee in charge of the Final, Craig Joubert, and France’s Imanol Harinordoquy.
Daily news from New Zealand – 19 October – Video
Posted 579 days ago
On today’s RWC Daily we find out which of the New Zealand squad make the best room mates, including revelations about rather questionable personal hygiene. Plus we catch up with Wales scrum half Mike Phillips.
Three Kiwis shortlisted for Player of the Year
Posted 579 days ago
The International Rugby Board has announced the shortlist of nominees for the IRB Player of the Year 2011 Award in association with Emirates Airline.
The winner of the prestigious individual accolade will be announced at the IRB Awards ceremony at Vector Arena in Auckland on Monday, October 24, a day after the Rugby World Cup 2011 champions are crowned.
Four of the…
Australia team to play Wales – Beale is back
Posted 579 days ago
An entirely new starting front row, six new faces among the starting eight, and two new backs, highlight the run on combination that will represent Australia in Friday night’s Bronze Final at the Rugby World Cup against Wales at Eden Park in Auckland.
After last Sunday’s highly physical semi-final defeat by the All Blacks, Wallabies coach Robbie Deans and his fellow…
Daily news from New Zealand – 18 October – Video
Posted 580 days ago
In today’s RWC Daily we hear from Wales and Australia ahead of Friday’s Bronze final as well as go on a tour of Auckland with Andrew Mehrtens.
Wake up for Wales!
Posted 580 days ago
Wales’ biggest rugby fans can expect another red hot welcome at the Millennium Stadium for the free live screening of Friday’s Rugby World Cup Bronze Final between Wales and Australia.
After a record 61,543 rugby supporters packed out the home of Welsh sport for the semi-final clash with France, the WRU are inviting fans to show their support for Walesas they…
Craig Joubert to take charge of World Cup final
Posted 581 days ago
Craig Joubert will take charge of his first Rugby World Cup Final after the International Rugby Board (IRB) announced that the South African has been appointed to the New Zealand versus France Rugby World Cup 2011 Final at Eden Park on Sunday, October 23.
Joubert, who took charge of the New Zealand versus Australia semi-final on Sunday, becomes only the second…
