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Three Kiwis shortlisted for Player of the Year

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…

IRB statement on Sam Warburton red card

Statement by IRB Referees Manager Paddy O’Brien on Alain Rolland’s ordering off of Wales captain Sam Warburton during the RWC 2011 semi-final at Eden Park on 15 October: ‘Alain Rolland’s decision…

New Zealand 20 Australia 6

New Zealand will meet France in the RWC 2011 final after beating Australia in the second semi-final on Sunday 20-6. The All Blacks dominated vast tracts of the semi-final and…

Sam Warburton banned for three weeks

Sam Warburton (WAL) has received a three week suspension after admitting committing a ‘dangerous tip tackle’ contrary to Law 10(4) (j) in the Rugby World Cup 2011 semi-final against France…