Martin Johnson has stepped down as England Team Manager. After three-and-a-half years Johnson has decided not to seek a new contract. He said: “I’ve obviously thought long and hard about…
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Dimitri Yachvili and his World Cup moments
I am so proud of my team-mates for the way we played in the World Cup final. We showed pride in our jersey and incredible team spirit. Clearly we’re disappointed…
Thierry Dusautoir named IRB Player of the Year
France captain Thierry Dusautoir has been named the IRB Player of the Year at the 2011 IRB Awards in association with Emirates Airline, during a star-studded ceremony at Vector Arena…
World Cup Final – The Verdict
By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor at Eden Park NEW ZEALAND’S wait is over. They are world champions once again and Richie McCaw is the first All Black to…
New Zealand team for the World Cup final
All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have today announced the All Blacks team for the 2011 Rugby World Cup Final against France…
Three Kiwis shortlisted for Player of the Year
The International Rugby Board has announced the shortlist of nominees for the IRB Player of the Year 2011 Award in association with Emirates Airline. The winner of the prestigious individual…
Craig Joubert to take charge of World Cup final
Craig Joubert will take charge of his first Rugby World Cup Final after the International Rugby Board (IRB) announced that the South African has been appointed to the New Zealand…
France prepare for the final in Auckland
The French Rugby squad took the heat off their Rugby World Cup 2011 finals build-up with a relaxed day out in Auckland. The players and management enjoyed a typical Kiwi…
World Cup Quotes of the Day – Sunday 16 October
“I asked the players not to go out and I learned a little later some of them did. We spoke about this this morning and I told them what I…
Wales v France – every fact you ever dreamed of!!
– Wales and France have met in 88 Test matches with Wales leading the head-to-head 43 to 42. There have been three draws. – France also played two matches against…