I am delighted and I must say a little relieved that Australia have made it to the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup. It was a brutal game against South…
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France pick team to take on Wales
France head coach Marc Lièvremont on Tuesday announced his team to play Wales in their semi-final match at Eden Park, Auckland on Saturday, 15 October, 9am kick off. France: 1.…
Daily news from New Zealand – 10 October – Video
On today’s RWC Daily, we catch up with Wales as they prepare for Saturday’s clash with France. Plus, we have all the latest injury news ahead of this weekend’s semi…
Injured Muliaina and Slade to be replaced by Gear and Donald
All Blacks backs Mils Muliaina and Colin Slade have been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after suffering injuries in last night’s 33–10 Quarterfinal win over Argentina in Auckland.…
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…
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.