The group that recently hooked Australia’s first Tri Nations title in a decade have been rewarded for that performance by being retained as a unit for Sunday’s Rugby World Cup…
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Brian O’Driscoll’s World Cup Verdict
I learned a long time ago that no good ever comes from dreaming about big games or big tournaments to come. Rugby has taught me that the game is fickle.…
Traditional welcome for England in Dunedin-Video
The England team faced the traditional welcome at Dunedin Town Hall – the Maori war dance, lead by local school children. The hall, packed with England fans, witnessed the official…
All Black side to play Tonga in opening RWC clash
All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have today announced the All Blacks team for the opening match of the 2011 Rugby World…
World Cup Quotes of the Day – Tues 5 September
“A couple of windows were broken when we first started.” – Second row Bradley Davies (WAL) reveals not all the players who have joined the team choir share the Welsh’s…
Rugby World Cup Judicial Process Explained
The on-field disciplinary process for Rugby World Cup 2011 deals with Illegal and/or Foul Play and Misconduct. It reflects the citing, hearing and sanctioning process which applies across international Rugby…
Rugby World Cup – Quotes of the Day Mon 5 September
”When you get greeted by the President (Jacob Zuma) and he tells you to bring the Cup back – he expects you to bring the Cup back.” – There may be…
Leeds Carnegie sign up USA international
Leeds Carnegie have signed USA international scrum half Robbie Shaw for the 2011-12 Championship season. Shaw was at Headingley Carnegie on Sunday as his new side lost out to London…
Ben Foden – Forget the flair, let’s just win!
FORGET THE flair, England star Ben Foden is prepared to adopt a win at all costs game plan if it delivers World Cup glory. The England full-back is five days…
Lewis Moody out of England v Argentina
Mike Tindall will captain England against Argentina in their World Cup opener on Saturday (Uk time 9.30am, live on ITV) after Lewis Moody was ruled out with a knee injury.…