ROSS RENNIE will make his first start for Scotland against Ireland on Saturday at Murrayfield as he bids for a place in Andy Robinson’s 30-man World Cup squad. The Edinburgh…
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Rugby World Cup 2011: USA’s story
The Eagles have won just two World Cup matches to date. Alex Goff takes a walk down memory lane… Victories have been hard to come by for the United States…
Rugby World Cup 2011: USA’s Coach – Eddie O’Sullivan
Eddie O’Sullivan Age 52 (21 November 1958) Birthplace Youghal, Co Cork Coaching history Monivea, Blackrock, Connacht, Ireland U21, Ireland, USA Eagles Record as USA coach (January 2009-present) P10 W6 L4…
Rugby World Cup 2011: USA’s key man – Todd Clever
Todd Stanger Clever Age 28 (16 January 1983) Birthplace Palm Springs Position Back-row Weight 15st 3lb Height 6ft 4in Club Suntory, Japan USA caps 33 USA points 40 (eight tries)…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Russia’s Story
Russia are making their World Cup debut this autumn – but they are planning to stick around for a long time Russia will make their first-ever appearance at the Rugby…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Russia’s Coach: Nikolai Nerush
Nikolai Vladimirovich Nerush Age 50 (24 July 1960) Birthplace Moscow Coaching history VVA Monino Record as Russia coach (November 2008-present) P21 W12 L8 D1 He’s achieved all he can domestically.…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Russia’s key man – Vasily Artemiev
Ireland played their part in grooming Vasily Artemiev for the top, but is the Russia wing now about to return to haunt them? Here is a quick trivia question for…
Wales squad – Powell, Thomas and Owens back in contention
Wales coach Warren Gatland has named the 39-man squad which will meet at the WRU National Centre of Excellence on Monday in preparation for the Rugby World Cup warm-up clash against…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Italy’s story
The Italians are World Cup ever-presents but have never made the quarter-finals. Here’s their journey Italy’s World Cup experience started with a bang – an All Black bang that blew…
New Zealand v South Africa – the ultimate preview – impress your friends!
New Zealand v South Africa is one of the biggest rivalries in rugby. Here is a statistical look at the match.. Venue: Westpac Stadium, Wellington Date: Saturday 30 July Kick-off:…