Thomas Waldrom has been confirmed as the new member of England’s World Cup squad, replacing Andrew Sheridan, who returned home last week with a shoulder injury. The No 8 linked…
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Ireland 62 – Russia 12 – Report, Facts, Reaction
Ireland stayed unbeaten in Pool C after cruising home 62-12 against Russia at Rotorua International Stadium on Sunday night. Ireland stamped their class late in the opening half when they…
Samoa 27 Fiji 7 – Match review, Key Facts & Reaction
Goalkicker Tusi Pisi was Samoa’s hero in their 27-7 victory over Fiji at Eden Park. Although the Samoans are better-known for their free-flowing rugby, it was the fly half’s 15-point contribution…
England 67 Romania 3
Wings Mark Cueto and Chris Ashton each scored hat-tricks as England ran in 10 tries to beat Romania 67-3 at Otago Stadium on Saturday. It was the first time England…
New Zealand 37 France 17
Full back Israel Dagg led the way with a double as New Zealand swept to a 37-17 victory in their Pool A clash with France at Eden Park. Tries from…
Wales team to play Namibia – big changes
Wales have made 11 changes to their starting line-up for the 2011 Rugby World Cup Pool D Round 3 Clash with Namibia in New Plymouth on Monday (7.30am kick off)…
Australia 67 USA 5
Adam Ashley-Cooper (above) scored the fastest Rugby World Cup hat-trick ever as Australia scored 11 tries to sweep past USA 67-5 at Wellington Regional Stadium on Friday. Ashley-Cooper’s treble came…
England team to play Romania
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…
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…