MARK CUETO returns to the starting line-up as England make seven changes for the third Pool B clash against Romania at the Otago Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday. The Sale…
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World Cup Quotes of the Day – Weds 21 September
“If you don’t get these things spot on, it gets to the situation when you say, ‘We’ve got to do better next time’, but next time is four months later in…
Richie McCaw to win 100th Test cap
All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have announced the All Blacks team for their third match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup…
Scotland name side to take on Argentina
Scotland have made five changes in their starting team for Sunday’s crucial Rugby World Cup Pool B match against Argentina in Wellington. Scotland are unbeaten in this year’s competition to…
Wales injury update on Hook, Lydiate and Jones
Dan Lydiate is suffering from ankle ligament damage and Wales’ team medics are waiting for the injury to settle over the next few days before determining the length of time…
Australia hand captaincy to Genia for do or die game
Will Genia is set to become the 78th Australian Test captain after being appointed as leader of the Wallabies team named today to face the United States at the Rugby…
Italy 53 Russia 17 – match report
Two tries apiece for Tommaso Benvenuti and Giulio Toniolatti plus a towering performance from Sergio Parisse saw Italy notch a resounding 53-17 win over Russia on Tuesday. The Azzurri secured…
Fijian to miss Wales clash
Dominiko Maiwiriwiri Waqaniburotu of Fiji has been suspended for three weeks after admitting an act of foul play contrary to Law 10(4)(j). Following a review of broadcast footage, Waqaniburotu was…
Waldrom flies out as England cover
LEICESTER TIGERS No 8 Thomas Waldrom will fly out from England tonight (Monday) as precautionary cover for Nick Easter who continues to have treatment on his back. Waldrom, part of…
Ireland 15 Australia 6 – World Cup’s biggest shock!
Ireland put the boot into Australia’s Rugby World Cup hopes with a 15-6 victory as a spate of penalties put the Wallabies to the sword in their Pool C game…