Rugby News by Country

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  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Ioane blow for Wallabies

    Ioane blow for Wallabies

    Australia winger Digby Ioane has been ruled out of Saturday's World Cup clash with Ireland because of a fractured thumb.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Scots learn Gorgodzilla position

    Scots learn Gorgodzilla position

    Georgia head coach Richie Dixon has named talisman Mamuka Gorgodze at flanker for Wednesday's World Cup Pool B clash with Scotland.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Numbers are up for England

    Numbers are up for England

    England are to be warned by Rugby World Cup organisers to fix their peeling shirt numbers or face a potential fine.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    England lock Lawes cited

    England lock Lawes cited

    England lock Courtney Lawes has been cited for allegedly striking Argentina hooker Mario Ledesma with his knee.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    WC organisers stand by decision

    WC organisers stand by decision

    World Cup organisers say "correct protocol" was followed by officials over a disputed James Hook penalty during Wales' defeat to South Africa.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011

    Canadian side named to face Tonga

    Canada's head coach Kieran Crowley has kept the faith in retaining the same 22 that took on the Australian Barbarians to face Tonga.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Rory Lawson will skipper Scots

    Rory Lawson will skipper Scots

    Scotland have made 11 changes for Wednesday's World Cup Pool B clash with Georgia in Invercargill, with Rory Lawson named captain.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Hook felt penalty went over

    Hook felt penalty went over

    James Hook believes he landed the penalty that could have made the difference in Wales' agonising World Cup defeat to South Africa.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Gatland laments missed chances

    Gatland laments missed chances

    Wales coach Warren Gatland lamented missed opportunities after the 17-16 defeat to South Africa in their World Cup opener in Wellington.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Wales edged out by Springboks

    Wales edged out by Springboks

    Wales were left wondering what could have been as they were edged out 17-16 by South Africa in their opening World Cup game in Wellington.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Vernon: We'll front up

    Vernon: We'll front up

    Richie Vernon has vowed Scotland will front up against Georgia in their second World Cup encounter after a stuttering start against Romania.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    We need to improve - O'Driscoll

    We need to improve - O'Driscoll

    Brian O'Driscoll admits Ireland must improve considerably after they edged to a 22-10 win over the United States in their World Cup opener.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Ireland forced to dig deep

    Ireland forced to dig deep

    Ireland were made to work hard before they clinched a 22-10 win over a dogged USA in their World Cup Pool C match in New Plymouth on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Horwill: Room for improvement

    Horwill: Room for improvement

    James Horwill insists Australia can get better after enduring some awkward moments in their 32-6 win over Italy at North Harbour Stadium.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Pumas blow as Tiesi goes home

    Pumas blow as Tiesi goes home

    Gonzalo Tiesi has been ruled out of the World Cup with a knee injury - although Pumas captain Felipe Contepomi has been cleared to continue.