“If we do not get the result we want, it will be kind of tough around here.” – All Blacks hooker Andrew Hore contemplates the unthinkable for New Zealanders at…
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Fixtures for September 2011
For all the Rugby World Cup fixtures including UK kick off times click here. All games live ITV and Talksport Sunday 4 September Aviva Premiership N’hampton v Gloucester (3.30) Live…
Rugby World Cup diary stories – the lighter side…
A lighter look at what is happening at Rugby World Cup 2011. The numbers 6 – Days to go until the start of RWC 2011, and players starting the tournament…
Find out what refs will focus on at the World Cup
Rugby World Cup Referees’ chief Paddy O’Brien has finished his briefing to his World Cup referees and told them to focus in on five big areas. Has Paddy got it…
England to play in rugby’s first indoor stadium on Saturday
England open their rugby campaign in New Zealand, next Saturday against Argentina at the world’s first covered stadium incorporating a natural grass pitch England will kick off their tournament campaign in…
World Cup quotes of the day – Saturday 3 September
A selection of the best quotes from Rugby World Cup 2011 on Saturday, 3 September. “Between us we have many moments of fun. We have Agustín Gosio, who is a…
Warren Gatland’s Wales v South Africa verdict
Having pushed South Africa hard in their last three encounters, Wales coach Warren Gatland (NZL) believes his side have the credentials to succeed in their opening Pool D game against…
Spectacular World Cup opening ceremony
Tournament Organisers for Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) today unveiled some key elements of the Opening Ceremony which will kick-off the seventh Rugby World Cup at 7.30pm (NZT or…
What’s hot and what’s not in rugby
By Rugby World Reader Larissa Falls Hot: Warm-Up Matches… Care’s sportsmanship, Tuilagi’s talent, Warburton’s work rate and North’s try scoring tally. Tindall becoming England’s equal most capped centre, sold out…
New Zealand lose two for opening games
New Zealand No 8 Kieran Read will miss the opening weeks of Rugby World Cup 2011 while fellow loose forward Adam Thomson is likely to be unavailable for the opening…