Wales have reverted largely to the side which triumphed over England at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff three weeks ago for their Rugby World Cup opener against the reigning World…
South Africa
Wales have to beat the most experienced team in history
South Africa’s starting XV for the Pool D match against Wales on Sunday is the most experienced line-up ever named in the history of the sport. The 15 players combine…
Warren Gatland’s Wales v South Africa verdict
Having pushed South Africa hard in their last three encounters, Wales coach Warren Gatland (NZL) believes his side have the credentials to succeed in their opening Pool D game against…
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:…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Italy’s Coach – Nick Mallet
Nick Vivian Haward Mallett Age 54 (30 October 1956) Birthplace Haileybury, England Coaching history Boland, South Africa, Stade Français Record as Italy coach (February 2008-present) P36 W6 L30 Italy have…
Australia v South Africa – minute by minute analysis
The Qantas Wallabies opened their Castrol Edge Tri Nations campaign in style crossing for five tries to two and running out 39-20 winners over an inury-hit the Springboks side at…
Boks include six uncapped players in Tri-Nation squad
Captain John Smit will lead a squad of 27 players drawn from the Springboks’ preliminary Rugby World Cup squad on the away leg of the Castle Tri-Nations Series, it was…
SANZAR Investigate Springbok Injuries
By Charity Knight THE START of this year’s Tri-Nations will be marred by controversy, as South Africa have withdrawn 21 players from their World Cup training squad for the away…
South African World Cup kit launched
Canterbury and the South African Rugby Union have launched their revolutionary new jersey that will be worn by Peter De Villiers’ men at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand…
Junior World Cup – Who Finished 3rd-12th? All the details…
THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF – FRANCE 17-30 AUSTRALIA Australia avenged a defeat to France in the Pool B decider with a 30-17 victory in an exciting IRB Junior World Championship third…