“Plans remain the same. Expectations are exactly the same. Belief of the squad is exactly the same. We don’t see anything’s changed.” – Assistant coach Wayne Smith says the tournament-ending…
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Italian gets 15 weeks ban for gouging at World Cup
Leonardo Ghiraldini of Italy has been suspended for 15 weeks after acknowledging that he had been guilty of an act of foul play contrary to Law 10(4)(m). Following a review…
France change two for England – Parra at 10!
France coach Marc Lievremont has made just two changes to his side to take on England, from the one that was humiliated against Tonga last weekend. Prop Nicolas Mas returns…
Eliota banned from all rugby after missing hearing
The misconduct hearing was held on Tuesday, 4 October in Auckland into the alleged breaches by Eliota Fuimaono Sapolu (Samoa) of the RWC/IRB Code of Conduct in relation to comments…
Rory Best’s World Cup in doubt
RORY BEST’S World Cup is in jeopardy after he sprained the AC joint in his right shoulder during the game against Italy on Sunday. Ireland are going to see how…
Delon Armitage banned for one match – details
Delon Armitage of England has been suspended for one match after acknowledging that he had been guilty of an act of foul play contrary to Law 10(4)(e), and is likely to…
Rugby World Cup quarter-final fixtures confirmed
The quarter-final fixtures for Rugby World Cup 2011 have been confirmed after the completion of the pool phase on Sunday. All match times are local to New Zealand. Saturday, 8…
Ireland 36 Italy 6 – How Ireland won the group
Three-try Ireland blasted out of the blocks early in the second half to ease to a 36-6 win over Italy in the final Pool C match at Otago Stadium on…
Inside the mind of Marc Lievremont
France coach Marc Lievremont has given a very revealing press conference after his side’s defeat to Tonga and ahead of the quarter-final against England at Eden Park on Saturday. On…
World Cup Quotes of the Day – Sunday 2 October
“It’s a tragic situation for a highly talented young sportsman. This was his scene really: a World Cup in New Zealand and it was going to be his big occasion…