Rugby News by Country

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  • Thursday, 18. August, 2011
    Knockout blow for Rocky

    Knockout blow for Rocky

    Rocky Elsom has been sensationally dumped as Australia skipper for the World Cup campaign.

  • Thursday, 18. August, 2011
    Kidney: It's all coming together

    Kidney: It's all coming together

    Declan Kidney is satisfied Ireland's preparations for the World Cup are on track.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011

    Rugby Canada Announce Rugby Complex Plans

    In the most significant announcement for the future of rugby in this country, Rugby Canada and the City of Langford revealed today the details of a 10-year partnership in a multi-million dollar rugby complex that will see Langford, a Vancouver Island suburb of Victoria, play home to the Canadian Rugby Centre of Excellence.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011

    Collegiate All American Sevens Named

    The Men's Collegiate All-American Sevens team will assemble this Saturday August 20 to train in advance of the Emirates Airlines USA Rugby Men's All-Star Sevens Championship which begins on Friday August 26 at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011
    Defeats don't worry O'Driscoll

    Defeats don't worry O'Driscoll

    Brian O'Driscoll is determined to keep results in perspective as Ireland's preparations for the World Cup enter a key phase.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011
    Care devastated by injury KO

    Care devastated by injury KO

    Danny Care is "absolutely devastated" after being ruled out of the World Cup just five days before England boss Martin Johnson names his squad.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011
    Hook aims to right wrongs of 2007

    Hook aims to right wrongs of 2007

    James Hook admits the pain of Wales' World Cup demise four years ago will be a motivating factor in New Zealand next month.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011
    Parks gears up for World Cup

    Parks gears up for World Cup

    Dan Parks hopes to mastermind a victory for Scotland in Saturday's EMC Test with Italy to ensure his place in the Rugby World Cup squad.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011
    O'Driscoll back for Ireland

    O'Driscoll back for Ireland

    Brian O'Driscoll will captain Ireland in Saturday's match against France at the Aviva Stadium.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011
    World Cup dream over for Care

    World Cup dream over for Care

    England scrum-half Danny Care has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a toe injury.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011
    Contepomi to lead out Pumas

    Contepomi to lead out Pumas

    Fly-half Felipe Contepomi will captain an experienced Argentina side in Saturday's World Cup warm-up Test against Wales.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011
    Cairns named in Edinburgh side

    Cairns named in Edinburgh side

    Ben Cairns is in Edinburgh's team to play Sale Sharks after missing out on selection for Scotland's final Rugby World Cup warm-up Test.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011
    Forwards hold key - Robinson

    Forwards hold key - Robinson

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson is looking for his forwards to lay the foundation for victory in Saturday's EMC Test against Italy.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011
    O'Callaghan driven by regret

    O'Callaghan driven by regret

    Donncha O'Callaghan admits the manner of Ireland's exit from the 2007 World Cup has given him greater drive ahead of this year's tournament.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011
    Jones unconcerned about record

    Jones unconcerned about record

    Ryan Jones will equal a Wales international rugby record when he leads his country in Saturday's World Cup warm-up clash against Argentina.