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  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Ryan revels in Irish support

    Ryan revels in Irish support

    Donnacha Ryan has revealed Ireland are being invigorated by the support of the 'Blarney Army' at the World Cup.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Howley not dwelling on 2007

    Howley not dwelling on 2007

    Rob Howley insists that Wales are looking forward - not back - when they renew World Cup acquaintances with Fiji on Sunday.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Lamont desperate to stay in NZ

    Lamont desperate to stay in NZ

    Scotland are desperate to extend their World Cup stay in New Zealand with victory over England in Saturday's do-or-die Pool B bout in Auckland.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Matfield returns for Springboks

    Matfield returns for Springboks

    Experienced South Africa lock Victor Matfield will make his return as a one of a number of changes for the clash with Samoa on Friday.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Concerns grow for Lomu

    Concerns grow for Lomu

    New Zealand legend Jonah Lomu remains in an Auckland hospital amid growing concern about his health.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Johnson focused on winning

    Johnson focused on winning

    England boss Martin Johnson insists his side are focused solely on winning when they face Scotland at Eden Park on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Kiss praises Ireland's scrum

    Kiss praises Ireland's scrum

    Les Kiss insists Ireland many more facets to their game than just their scrum following Italy's set-piece challenge.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    England ban coaches

    England ban coaches

    Two members of England's management team have been suspended by the RFU from Saturday's World Cup Pool B decider against Scotland.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Read fit to face Canada

    Read fit to face Canada

    New Zealand have confirmed that Kieran Read will make his first appearance of the World Cup against Canada despite his latest injury scare.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Wales not getting carried away

    Wales not getting carried away

    Rob Howley insists that Wales are not looking too far ahead despite the prospect of a probable World Cup quarter-final against Ireland.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Robinson goes for speed

    Robinson goes for speed

    Head coach Andy Robinson believes speed is of the essence for Scotland, who need to beat England to revive their World Cup campaign.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Wallabies turn to Samo

    Wallabies turn to Samo

    Australia coach Robbie Deans has caused a shock by naming veteran No.8 Radike Samo on the wing of the Pool C clash against Russia.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Armitage to face Scotland

    Armitage to face Scotland

    Delon Armitage will start on the left wing for England in place of Mark Cueto in Saturday's decisive World Cup Pool B clash with Scotland.

  • Wednesday, 28. September, 2011
    Foden: More to come from Ashton

    Foden: More to come from Ashton

    England full-back Ben Foden has backed Chris Ashton to break Jonah Lomu's RWC try-scoring record after he scorched to the top of the charts.

  • Wednesday, 28. September, 2011
    Davies: We'll get job done

    Davies: We'll get job done

    Wales centre Jonathan Davies insists they can "get the job done" against Fiji on Sunday and book a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.