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…
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Jonah Lomu try v England
Dave Attwood, the Bath and England lock, wasn’t one for sports idols as a kid. “The only memory I have of watching rugby as a boy,” he says, “is watching Jonah…
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…
Antartica to get World Cup on TV!
All 48 matches of Rugby World Cup 2011 will be available live on television to fans in Antarctica, Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) has announced. The remote Scott Base has…
A World Cup song for Ireland
Four Irish fans have brought our a single to support their team in New Zealand. One of the band members Mark Fraser explains: “For the first time ever an Irish…