Rugby News by Country

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  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Deans satisfied with Wallabies

    Deans satisfied with Wallabies

    Australia head coach Robbie Deans was happy with the progress made in the 67-5 win over the United States in Wellington on Friday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Wallabies cruise to USA win

    Wallabies cruise to USA win

    Australia put their World Cup Pool C campaign back on course with an 11-try 67-5 rout of the United States in Wellington on Friday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Cullen to lead Ireland v Russia

    Cullen to lead Ireland v Russia

    Experienced second row Leo Cullen will lead Ireland out against Russia in their World Cup clash in Rotorua on Sunday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Haskell revved up by Ford

    Haskell revved up by Ford

    James Haskell revealed England will head into their clash with Romania fired up by an emotional speech from defence coach Mike Ford.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Jones set for Wales cap record

    Jones set for Wales cap record

    Fly-half Stephen Jones is set to finally become the most-capped Wales international in his side's Pool D encounter with Namibia on Monday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Contepomi return boosts Pumas

    Contepomi return boosts Pumas

    Argentina have been buoyed by news captain Felipe Contepomi will return for their crucial Pool B clash with Scotland on Sunday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Scotland doc slams WC schedule

    Scotland doc slams WC schedule

    Scotland team doctor James Robson believes it is too much to play two World Cup fixtures in just a few days.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Big Easter Sunday for England

    Big Easter Sunday for England

    England manager Martin Johnson has confirmed a final decision over Nick Easter's involvement in the Rugby World Cup will be made on Sunday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Kidney fuming over Horan claims

    Kidney fuming over Horan claims

    Ireland coach Declan Kidney has hit out at "scandalous" accusations that his players feigned injuries during the 15-6 win over Australia.

  • Thursday, 22. September, 2011
    Cueto frustrated by attention

    Cueto frustrated by attention

    Mark Cueto claims footballers are the only people who truly understand what the England rugby team are going through at the World Cup.

  • Thursday, 22. September, 2011
    Johnson plays down Royal visit

    Johnson plays down Royal visit

    Martin Johnson insists England's preparations for Saturday's clash with Romania will not be thrown off course by the arrival of Zara Phillips.

  • Thursday, 22. September, 2011
    Mitchell: Motivation no worry

    Mitchell: Motivation no worry

    Craig Mitchell insists motivation is not a problem for those Wales players yet to feature in the World Cup.

  • Thursday, 22. September, 2011
    Buckley focused for Ireland

    Buckley focused for Ireland

    Tony Buckley insists a run of games would help solve one of the great enigmas of Irish rugby.

  • Thursday, 22. September, 2011
    Bonnaire starts mind games

    Bonnaire starts mind games

    France back row Julien Bonnaire has begun the mind games ahead of Saturday's crucial World Cup clash with New Zealand.

  • Thursday, 22. September, 2011
    Gatland to rotate Wales squad

    Gatland to rotate Wales squad

    Wales will parade a much-changed team when they chase the bonus-point victory against Namibia next Monday.