The misconduct hearing was held on Tuesday, 4 October in Auckland into the alleged breaches by Eliota Fuimaono Sapolu (Samoa) of the RWC/IRB Code of Conduct in relation to comments…
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Daily news from New Zealand – 3 October – Video
On today’s RWC Daily Dan Carter speaks about the injury that has ended his RWC 2011 dream. Plus we join some Welsh fans experiencing some home-grown New Zealand hospitality.
Rory Best’s World Cup in doubt
RORY BEST’S World Cup is in jeopardy after he sprained the AC joint in his right shoulder during the game against Italy on Sunday. Ireland are going to see how…
Referees confirmed for World Cup quarter-finals
The International Rugby Board has announced the group of match officials who will take charge of the Rugby World Cup 2011 knockout matches. As announced in April, a panel of…
Delon Armitage banned for one match – details
Delon Armitage of England has been suspended for one match after acknowledging that he had been guilty of an act of foul play contrary to Law 10(4)(e), and is likely to…
Daily news from New Zealand – 2 October – Video
In today’s RWC Daily we recap on all of Sunday’s final pool matches as the line-up for the quarter finals is confirmed. Plus we have all the latest on Dan…
Rugby World Cup quarter-final fixtures confirmed
The quarter-final fixtures for Rugby World Cup 2011 have been confirmed after the completion of the pool phase on Sunday. All match times are local to New Zealand. Saturday, 8…
Ireland 36 Italy 6 – How Ireland won the group
Three-try Ireland blasted out of the blocks early in the second half to ease to a 36-6 win over Italy in the final Pool C match at Otago Stadium on…
Inside the mind of Marc Lievremont
France coach Marc Lievremont has given a very revealing press conference after his side’s defeat to Tonga and ahead of the quarter-final against England at Eden Park on Saturday. On…
World Cup Quotes of the Day – Sunday 2 October
“It’s a tragic situation for a highly talented young sportsman. This was his scene really: a World Cup in New Zealand and it was going to be his big occasion…