Rugby News by Country

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  • Sunday, 14. August, 2011
    Injury wrecks Henson's World Cup

    Injury wrecks Henson's World Cup

    Wales star Gavin Henson's World Cup dream is in ruins after undergoing surgery on a dislocated bone in his right wrist.

  • Sunday, 14. August, 2011
    Roberts: Wales must improve

    Roberts: Wales must improve

    Jamie Roberts believes Wales' fearless defensive display against England has set a benchmark for their World Cup campaign.

  • Sunday, 14. August, 2011
    Trimble rues playing catch-up

    Trimble rues playing catch-up

    Andrew Trimble admits the failure to contain France's early onslaught at the Stade Chaban-Delmas led to Ireland's downfall on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 14. August, 2011
    Japan give Italy a scare

    Japan give Italy a scare

    Italy were given a major scare by Japan before they claimed a hard-fought 31-24 victory in their World Cup warm-up match in Cesena on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011

    England WNT Claim Nations Cup Title

    Aggressive from the start, the final game of the Nations Cup 2011 had power teams England and Canada battle against each other at Appleby College in Oakville, Ontario. It was in the second half of the game England overpowered Canada to win 41-19.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011

    Canada Makes it Two in Row Over USA

    Canada has made it two straight wins over the U.S.A. with a 27 to 7 win in Glendale, Colorado Saturday night.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011

    Canada Too Much for Eagles

    The USA Eagles lost 27-7 against Canada in front of a sold out crowd at Infinity Park on Saturday. Despite plenty of possession and territory, it was through USA errors that allowed Canada to run in three tries during the match.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011

    Eagles WNT Claim Third in Nations Cup

    The USA Women's National Team beat South Africa by a clean 20 point margin on Saturday at Appleby College in Oakville, Ontario to claim third place in the Women's Nations Cup. With a final score of 29-9, the USA avenged their 23-26 loss on Tuesday to the South Africans and will leave the tournament on a positive note.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    Italy survive Japan scare

    Italy survive Japan scare

    Italy were made to work for a 31-24 win over Japan in a World Cup warm-up match at the Stadio Manuzzi.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    Spirited Irish fall in France

    Spirited Irish fall in France

    Ireland put in a spirited display but lost 19-12 to France in a World Cup warm-up at the Stade Chaban-Delmas in Bordeaux..

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    Henson sent for scan

    Henson sent for scan

    Wales centre Gavin Henson faces an anxious wait to see if his World Cup dream is over after suffering a suspected broken arm against England.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    Wallabies edge out poor Boks

    Wallabies edge out poor Boks

    World champions South Africa look in bad shape as they prepare to begin the defence of their title after 14-9 home loss to Australia in Durban.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    Johnson frustrated by defeat

    Johnson frustrated by defeat

    Martin Johnson admitted England's 19-9 defeat to Wales in Cardiff was "a bit of a mess" and one of the strangest games he had ever seen.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    One-dimensional England beaten

    One-dimensional England beaten

    England's World Cup preparations suffered a major jolt at the Millennium Stadium as Wales exposed their chronic lack of flair with a 19-9 win.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    Ashton out of Wales clash

    Ashton out of Wales clash

    Chris Ashton has been ruled out of England's World Cup warm-up international against Wales with an ankle injury.