The semi-final fixtures for Rugby World Cup 2011 have been confirmed after the completion of quarter-final matches on Sunday. All times are local to New Zealand. Saturday, 15 October 9am,…
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20 teams confirmed for 2015 World Cup
Delivering a Rugby World Cup 2015 tournament format and window that continues to maximise the growth and prosperity of the global game was the focus for delegates attending an IRB…
Referees named for World Cup semi-finals
The International Rugby Board has announced the Match Officials for the Rugby World Cup 2011 semi-finals. Ireland’s Alain Rolland, referee of the RWC 2007 final, will take charge of Wales…
World Cup Quotes of the Day – Mon 10 October
“It’s the first occasion we’ve played them in a semi-final of the World Cup at Eden Park, so there’s no history.” – Australia coach Robbie Deans dismisses any notion the…
Manu Tuilagi detained by police……and fined
MANUSAMOA TUILAGI has been disciplined and fined £3,000 following his actions in Auckland Harbour on Sunday afternoon. Tuilagi, who jumped into the water from a ferry in Auckland Harbour on…
Daily news from New Zealand – 9 October – Video
In today’s RWC Daily we have all the reaction and exctiement from the final two quarter-finals as Australia and New Zealand set up an enthralling semi-final at RWC 2011.
Paul Wallace analyses Irelands victory over Australia
Ireland’s 15-6 win over Australia is their greatest World Cup result ever and arguably the finest hour of any of the nation’s sporting teams. It can be a marker for…
South Africa 9 Australia 11 – The Verdict
By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor in Wellington ANOTHER WORLD CUP quarter-final, another edge-of-your-seat affair. This contest was in the balance right until the end as South Africa pushed…
Australia 11 South Africa 9
Australia withstood tremendous pressure from South Africa to edge the quarter-final against the Springboks 11-9 in Wellington. James O’Connor kept his nerve to kick the winning points in the 71st…
Daily news from New Zealand – 8 October – Video
In today’s RWC Daily we have reaction from the first two quarter-finals and the four competing northern hemisphere teams, as well as talk with some of the fans enjoying the…