Tonga shocked France 19-14 in a Pool A match at the Wellington Regional Stadium on Saturday. France showed little during a match dominated territorially by Tonga, with so many promising…
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Daily news from New Zealand – 30 September – Video
In today’s RWC Daily we have reaction from South Africa’s Pool D match with Samoa in Auckland, as well as visit the Australia and Scotland camps ahead of their final…
Wales v Fiji match preview
Venue: Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Date: Sunday, 2 October Kick-off:0600 BST/ 1800 NZ Coverage: Scores and reports on BBC website plus live text commentaries on all home nations matches; updates on…
World Cup Quotes of the Day – Thursday 30 September
“I will eat him tomorrow.” – Russia’s Vladimir Ostroushko is relishing Saturday’s wing duel with Australia’s Radike Samo. “I’ll be happy with 21-20 to us.” – Canada coach Kieran Crowley,…
Two England coaches banned in “Ballgate” saga
The RFU have acted to ban two of their coaches, David Alred and Paul Stridgeon, from Saturday’s match against Scotland after an investigation into alleged misconduct for a breach of…
Daily news from New Zealand – 29 September – Video
Without any matches, on today’s RWC Daily we speak with John Kirwan, as the former All Black gives a frank assessment of Japan’s RWC 2011 campaign, and we’re with Samoa…
Lamont, Moody and Byrne on the World Cup – Part 2
Six World Cups and only one victor from the northern hemisphere – England’s nail-biting defeat of Australia in 2003 bringing ‘Bill’ to Europe for the first, and to date only,…
Daily news from New Zealand – 28 September – Video
On today’s RWC Daily we chat to the Beardo himself, Adam Kleeberger. Plus reaction to Romania’s Pool B clash with Georgia and we join Samoa on the golf course.…
Lamont, Moody & Byrne on the World Cup
Six World Cups and only one victor from the northern hemisphere – England’s nail-biting defeat of Australia in 2003 bringing ‘Bill’ to Europe for the first, and to date only,…
Williams may recover in time to face Fiji
Shane Williams could be in contention for selection for the Rugby World Cup Round 4 Pool D clash with Fiji at the Waikato Stadium on Sunday and fellow injury victims…