Rugby News by Country

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  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Lievremont: Shock inspiration

    Lievremont: Shock inspiration

    Coach Marc Lievremont insists the shock defeat to Tonga has sparked France into action ahead of their World Cup quarter-final with England.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Johnson: We must stay focused

    Johnson: We must stay focused

    England manager Martin Johnson has warned his side they will need to remain focused for 80 minutes against France at Eden Park.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Wales set for back-row battle

    Wales set for back-row battle

    Dan Lydiate believes Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien will pose a serious threat to Wales' World Cup semi-final ambitions.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    All the Best for Ireland

    All the Best for Ireland

    Ireland hooker Rory Best has been passed fit for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Wales at Wellington Regional Stadium.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Trio passed fit for Australia

    Trio passed fit for Australia

    Kurtley Beale, Digby Ioane and Pat McCabe will return to the Australia line-up for Sunday's semi-final clash with South Africa in Wellington.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Camacho back to face All Blacks

    Camacho back to face All Blacks

    Exeter wing Gonzalo Camacho is one of four players recalled to the Argentina side for Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Priestland prepared for Ireland

    Priestland prepared for Ireland

    Fly-half Rhys Priestland will hope to shine for Wales against Ireland, just two months after he appeared a more likely World Cup full-back.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Halfpenny eager to take chance

    Halfpenny eager to take chance

    Wales star Leigh Halfpenny is determined to take the chance he has been waiting for when he lines up against Ireland on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Johnson: Seven up for WC glory

    Johnson: Seven up for WC glory

    Martin Johnson believes any one of seven teams can win the Rugby World Cup - and he places England right at the heart of the pack.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Henry: Slade is getting better

    Henry: Slade is getting better

    Graham Henry has backed Colin Slade to fill the void created by Dan Carter's injury in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Argentina.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Muliaina to win 100th NZ cap

    Muliaina to win 100th NZ cap

    Mils Muliaina is set to win his 100th Test cap in New Zealand's Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Argentina on Sunday.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    O'Callaghan expecting epic duel

    O'Callaghan expecting epic duel

    Donncha O'Callaghan is predicting an epic duel between opensides Sean O'Brien and Sam Warburton at Wellington Regional Stadium on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Alexander: Springboks so strong

    Alexander: Springboks so strong

    Australia prop Ben Alexander insists South Africa will take the loss of second row enforcer Bakkies Botha in their stride.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Gatland puts faith in young guns

    Gatland puts faith in young guns

    Wales will unleash their youngsters on World Cup rivals Ireland this weekend, with coach Warren Gatland claiming there is "no fear factor".

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    France to pile pressure on Wilko

    France to pile pressure on Wilko

    Jonny Wilkinson is set to be targeted by France in Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Eden Park in Auckland.