Rugby World Cup semi-finals confirmed

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,…

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…

James Horwill scores

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…