Rugby News by Country

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  • Saturday, 20. August, 2011
    Wales ease past Pumas

    Wales ease past Pumas

    Wales concluded their summer Test schedule by recording a comfortable 28-13 victory over Argentina at the Millennium Stadium.

  • Saturday, 20. August, 2011
    Jones out of Argentina clash

    Jones out of Argentina clash

    Stephen Jones has been withdrawn from the Wales bench for Saturday's final World Cup warm-up game against Argentina in Cardiff.

  • Saturday, 20. August, 2011
    ARU want answers from O'Connor

    ARU want answers from O'Connor

    Australia international James O'Connor has been asked to explain his absence from the Wallabies' World Cup squad announcement on Thursday.

  • Friday, 19. August, 2011

    Seahawks Carroll attends Serevi Elite Academy Series

    The Serevi Elite Academy Series of rugby training camps is underway in Seattle with some of the top coaches from the game of rugby as well as some special guest, including Pete Carroll. The head football coach of the Seattle Seahawks was on hand at the academy.

  • Friday, 19. August, 2011
    Jennings replaces injured Wallace

    Jennings replaces injured Wallace

    Shane Jennings has been drafted into the Ireland team for their clash with France after David Wallace was ruled out with a hamstring strain.

  • Friday, 19. August, 2011
    Leonard offers England advice

    Leonard offers England advice

    Jason Leonard has warned England they must perfect the art of winning close games if they are to stand any chance of regaining the World Cup.

  • Friday, 19. August, 2011

    Eagles Named to Face Japan in Tokyo

    USA Eagles Head Coach, Eddie O’Sullivan, has made eight changes to his team that started against Canada in Glendale last weekend. The USA will face Japan at 7 p.m JST on Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Prince Chichbu Memorial Rugby Ground.

  • Friday, 19. August, 2011
    Barclay banks on fitness

    Barclay banks on fitness

    A sense of anticipation is building in John Barclay as he prepares to tackle Italy in Saturday's EMC Test at Murrayfield.

  • Friday, 19. August, 2011
    Injury forces Sanderson to retire

    Injury forces Sanderson to retire

    Worcester back-rower and former England captain Pat Sanderson has announced his retirement after failing to recover from a shoulder injury.

  • Friday, 19. August, 2011
    Williams fights for WC place

    Williams fights for WC place

    Martyn Williams will play his last Wales game at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday - and then hope he has done enough to got to the World Cup.

  • Friday, 19. August, 2011
    Lydiate prepares for Pumas

    Lydiate prepares for Pumas

    Wales flanker Dan Lydiate knows what to expect from Argentina - but that does not mean an easy ride in Saturday's World Cup warm-up clash.

  • Friday, 19. August, 2011
    Healy only thinking of winning

    Healy only thinking of winning

    Leinster prop Cian Healy insists Ireland are desperate to topple France at the Aviva Stadium, even though there is nothing riding on the game.

  • Friday, 19. August, 2011
    Henry: Result is important

    Henry: Result is important

    New Zealand coach Graham Henry has rubbished claims from the South Africa camp that performance is more important than the result on Saturday.

  • Friday, 19. August, 2011
    Vernon eyeing World Cup spot

    Vernon eyeing World Cup spot

    Scotland number eight Richie Vernon hopes to run Italy ragged in Saturday's EMC Test at Murrayfield to earn his Rugby World Cup place.

  • Friday, 19. August, 2011
    Samo: WC a dream come true

    Samo: WC a dream come true

    Radike Samo admitted he gave up on his dream of ever playing at a World Cup until a phone call from Robbie Deans reignited his belief.