Wales survived a scare from Samoa to emerge 17-10 victors in a fiercely contested Pool D clash on Sunday. The islanders, who had won both previous Rugby World Cup encounters…
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France 46 Canada 19
A hat-trick of tries from Vincent Clerc helped France on the way to a 46-19 victory over Canada in their Pool match at McLean Park. Damian Traille also went over…
England 41 Georgia 10 – The Rugby World Verdict
IT’S TOUGH being an England rugby player sometimes, writes Rugby World editor, Paul Morgan. We give the Georgians ultimate respect but at the same time expect Martin Johnson’s side to…
England team to play Georgia – 7am UK kick off
LEWIS MOODY will captain England in their second Rugby World Cup Pool B clash against Georgia in Dunedin on Sunday as Team Manager Martin Johnson makes nine changes to the…
Wales name team for make or break match
Wales have said ‘same again’ to the side so narrowly defeated by reigning world champions South Africa five days ago for the second round Rugby World Cup 2011 Pool D…
Journey through rugby – Steve Thompson
Steve Thompson won the 2003 World Cup but retired with a neck injury in 2007. Now he’s back on the Test stage and challenging for another World Cup. The hooker…
RFU react quickly to dismiss story in The Sun newspaper
The Rugby Football Union have reacted quickly to dismiss the story in this morning’s Sun newspaper, after the England players had a night out in Queenstown, following last weekend’s win…
Nike Rugby ‘New Blood’ Event
[imagebrowser id=17] England’s controversial new black kit, that they are wearing at the World Cup, has inspired sportswear giant Nike to launch an exclusive limited edition AM1 HYP shoe. Taking their…
Hooker Flannery on his way home with torn calf
Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery suffered a tear of his left calf during Ireland Squad training yesterday morning in Auckland. An MRI scan has confirmed the severity of the tear which…
Courtney Lawes ban – full decision revealed for first time
Courtney Lawes was cited by Murray Whyte of Ireland under Law 10.4(a), striking an opponent with the knee, following the match on September 10 against Argentina in Dunedin. The hearing…