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…
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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…
Wales 66 Fiji 0 – Match reports and great stats
Wales over-powered a mistake-ridden Fiji to win 66-0 in the final Pool D match at Waikato Stadium on Sunday, the Pacific Islanders’ heaviest World Cup defeat. The Welsh, comfortably second…
Martin Johnson reprimands three players – video
England manager Martin Johnson has decided to reprimand three of his players over an incident in a Dunedin hotel when a hotel worker was teased by the players, who made…
New Zealand 79 Canada 15
Wing Zac Guildford scored four tries as the All Blacks responded to their selection woes in style by wrapping up their Pool A campaign with a resounding 79-15 win over…
Dan Carter out of the World Cup
New Zealand fly half Daniel Carter has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup 2011 with a serious groin injury. The 29-year-old tore a tendon in his left groin…
Delon Armitage cited for tackle on Chris Paterson
England’s Delon Armitage will have a disciplinary hearing on Monday following a citing for a dangerous high tackle. Delon Armitage (ENG) will have a disciplinary hearing on Monday, 3 October…
Estebanez cited may miss England game
France’s Fabrice Estebanez will have a disciplinary hearing following a citing for a dangerous tip tackle Fabrice Estebanez (FRA) will have a disciplinary hearing on Monday, 3 October following a…
Daily news from New Zealand – 1 October – Video
In today’s RWC Daily we have reaction to all of Saturday’s crucial matches. Plus we catch up with Canada ahead of their match with New Zealand and we chat to…
Lamont, Moody & Byrne on the World Cup – Part 3
Six World Cups and only one victor from the northern hemisphere – England’s nail-biting defeat of Australia in 2003 bringing ‘Bill’ to Europe for the first, and to date only,…