Rugby News by Country

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  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011

    Campese on ref-bashing bandwagon

    Australian great David Campese has slammed the standard of officiating at the World Cup, saying "the referees are there to ref, not for the world to watch the ref".

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    RFU begin England inquest

    RFU begin England inquest

    The Rugby Football Union have launched an investigation into all allegations of player misconduct during England's World Cup campaign.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011

    Wallabies crank up their mind games

    The Wallabies will be out to crank up the pressure on the All Blacks and ensure yet more World Cup depression for the whole of New Zealand, Australia assistant coach David Nucifora said in Auckland Thursday.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011

    All Blacks: We're not bending the rules

    All Black assistant coach Steve Hansen says Richie McCaw's injured foot is "fine" and he doesn't care that opposing teams think New Zealand are bending World Cup rules by involving his potential replacement in squad practice sessions.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011

    Wales are 'All Blacks of north'

    France No.8 Imanol Harinordoquy boldly proclaimed Wales the "All Blacks of the northern hemisphere" ahead of Saturday's World Cup semifinal between the European rivals in Auckland.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Priestland ruled out for Wales

    Priestland ruled out for Wales

    Wales fly-half Rhys Priestland will miss the World Cup semi-final clash with France on Saturday after losing his race against time to be fit.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    Ellis warning to Wales

    Ellis warning to Wales

    Dave Ellis has warned Wales that France plan to provide them with their biggest test of the World Cup in Saturday's semi-final at Eden Park.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011

    Petri Rugby World Cup Photo Journal

    The U.S.A. Eagles had a good showing at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. The squad notched a win against Russia while showing valiantly against world powers Ireland and Australia as well as Italy.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011

    USRFF Annual Campaign Kicks Off

    The United States Rugby Football Foundation is asking for your help. For the past 48 years, the USRFF, through the generous donations of those in the rugby community, has been helping grow the sport of rugby across the country.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    Sam cagey over brother's plans

    Sam cagey over brother's plans

    Wigan full-back Sam Tomkins has shrugged off speculation over his brother Joel's imminent switch of codes.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    Hook hails Polish excursion

    Hook hails Polish excursion

    Wales star James Hook has credited the squad's pre-World Cup training trip to Poland as a vital reason behind their success in New Zealand.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    Cotton to head up RFU review

    Cotton to head up RFU review

    Fran Cotton has agreed to chair an independent review of the entire England structure at the RFU, placing fresh doubts over Rob Andrew's role.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    WRU boss aims to keep Gatland

    WRU boss aims to keep Gatland

    Wales rugby boss Roger Lewis has warned off possible suitors of coach Warren Gatland following their run to the World Cup semi-finals.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    Cooper: Pressure on All Blacks

    Cooper: Pressure on All Blacks

    Australia's maverick fly-half Quade Cooper has cranked up the pressure on the All Blacks ahead of Sunday's semi-final.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011

    The Wallabies' big unbeaten run

    New Zealand have never beaten Australia in a World Cup match, but the Wallabies have not won in New Zealand since 2001 and their last win in Auckland was in 1986.