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  • Friday, 2. September, 2011
    Contepomi: Anything can happen

    Contepomi: Anything can happen

    Captain Felipe Contepomi insists Argentina are capable of causing another World Cup upset with an opening round victory over England.

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011
    Lomu: This is NZ's time

    Lomu: This is NZ's time

    World Cup legend Jonah Lomu believes New Zealand can finally end 24 years of hurt by lifting the Webb Ellis Trophy.

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011
    O'Driscoll: I'll make WC opener

    O'Driscoll: I'll make WC opener

    Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll is confident he will be fit for the World Cup opener against the United States on September 11.

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011
    Members want report published

    Members want report published

    The RFU is set to come under pressure from members of its own council to publish a report into the sacking of chief executive John Steele.

  • Thursday, 1. September, 2011

    Glendale Clubs Get Rookie Rugby Certified

    Players and coaches from the Glendale Raptors teams met at Infinity Park on Tuesday, August 30th, with USA Rugby's Youth and High School Director Kurt Weaver for Rookie Rugby training. Certification for the Rookie Rugby teaching methods in the Raptors’ ranks is a big step in the continued growth of Glendale's Youth Rugby Program and their community game development.

  • Thursday, 1. September, 2011
    Greenwood backs England centres

    Greenwood backs England centres

    Will Greenwood has backed England's under-pressure centres to answer their critics at the Rugby World Cup.

  • Thursday, 1. September, 2011
    Johnson takes steel over style

    Johnson takes steel over style

    England manager Martin Johnson insists that steel and not style will be the most valuable quality for any team bidding to win the World Cup.

  • Thursday, 1. September, 2011

    USA Rugby To Hold Collegiate Sevens Nat'l Championships

    The USA Rugby Board of Directors has approved a proposal from the College Management Council for a new sevens national championship for men and women that will debut in December 2011.

  • Thursday, 1. September, 2011
    Moody confident over fitness

    Moody confident over fitness

    England captain Lewis Moody is confident he is "on the right path" to proving his fitness for the opening Rugby World Cup clash with Argentina.

  • Thursday, 1. September, 2011
    Laughs not on Thommo any more

    Laughs not on Thommo any more

    Steve Thompson has revealed how Martin Johnson laughed at him when he asked the England manager about his chances of an international comeback.

  • Thursday, 1. September, 2011
    Scots: We've done our homework

    Scots: We've done our homework

    Graeme Morrison insists Scotland have done their homework on opening World Cup opponents Romania.

  • Thursday, 1. September, 2011
    England to be at full strength

    England to be at full strength

    Martin Johnson says England's walking wounded will all be back in contention for selection for their opening World Cup clash against Argentina.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011
    England to visit Christchurch

    England to visit Christchurch

    England manager Martin Johnson has confirmed the team will make a goodwill visit to Christchurch before the start of the Rugby World Cup.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011
    Gatland keen to avoid repeat

    Gatland keen to avoid repeat

    Warren Gatland has sought the opinion of Gareth Jenkins as Wales look to avoid a repeat of their early World Cup exit four years ago.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011
    Dallaglio: WC win unlikely

    Dallaglio: WC win unlikely

    Lawrence Dallaglio believes the current England squad have the ability to win the World Cup - but not for another four years.