Rugby News by Country

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  • Monday, 19. September, 2011

    Canada rises three spots to 11th in World Rankings

    As the kudos for Canada's performance at the Rugby World Cup continue to pile up - the rave reviews have also netted some statistical significance as its World Ranking improved from 14th in the world to 11th following Monday's weekly update.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011

    Dartmouth Comes Up Short against Army

    With the Ivy Rugby season fast approaching, Dartmouth took to the field Friday night in their final preseason contest, facing off against traditional Northeast Rugby rivals Army.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Best wants more from Ireland

    Best wants more from Ireland

    Rory Best says Ireland possess the temperament to deliver on the big occasion but has demanded they raise standards throughout the World Cup.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Scotland to silence the doubters

    Scotland to silence the doubters

    Gregor Townsend believes Scotland can cause a surprise with a World Cup pool B victory over Argentina on Sunday.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    All or nothing for Azzurri

    All or nothing for Azzurri

    Italy have no choice but to bag a full house of points in Tuesday's Pool C clash with Russia at Nelson's Trafalgar Park.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Waldrom called up as WC cover

    Waldrom called up as WC cover

    England have called up Leicester number eight Thomas Waldrom as World Cup cover for the injured Nick Easter.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Morrison hopes to face Pumas

    Morrison hopes to face Pumas

    Scotland centre Graeme Morrison has downplayed any injury concerns and is optimistic of facing Argentina in Sunday's World Cup Pool B clash.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    England have central dilemma

    England have central dilemma

    Martin Johnson is three seasons into his tenure as England manager but still he is vexed by the question of the "perfect 12".

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Contepomi hope for Pumas

    Contepomi hope for Pumas

    Argentina prop Martin Scelzo hopes captain and team talisman Felipe Contepomi is fit for Sunday's vital World Cup Pool B clash with Scotland.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Gaffney hails 'monumental' win

    Gaffney hails 'monumental' win

    Backs coach Alan Gaffney has described Ireland's World Cup victory over Australia as "monumental".

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Injury woe for Welsh duo

    Injury woe for Welsh duo

    Wales could be without two key players for the remainder of their World Cup pool schedule.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    D-Day on Sheridan replacement

    D-Day on Sheridan replacement

    England are set to make a final decision on who to call up as a replacement for the injured prop Andrew Sheridan.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011

    RWC baby for Canada's Pritchard

    Two hours before Canada was due to kick off against the French in Rugby World Cup 2011 Pool A action, fullback James Pritchard received the news his partner Jenni had given birth to a baby girl.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011

    France hold off brave Canadian challenge

    A hat-trick of tries from wing Vincent Clerc helped France on the way to a 46-19 victory over Canada in their Pool match at McLean Park.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Ashton defends England discipline

    Ashton defends England discipline

    Chris Ashton insisted there was no link to be made between England's lack of discipline on the field and their recent issues off it.