News Archive
RWC: All Blacks draw inspiration from 1987 team
October 12, 2011 - 7:13am
As they move closer to their ultimate goal at Rugby World Cup 2011, the All Blacks are getting advice and inspiration from the men who lifted the Webb Ellis Cup in 1987. more ...
RWC: Ashley-Cooper on an emotional high
October 11, 2011 - 6:44am
Adam Ashley-Cooper spent Australia’s quarter-final against South Africa on Sunday doing two things: tackling like a man possessed and jumping up and down in childish excitement. more ...
RWC: All Blacks still have leadership, says Smith
October 11, 2011 - 6:42am
All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith believes there is enough depth and maturity in the New Zealand squad to fill the void left by Dan Carter and Mils Muliaina. more ...
Black Ferns unveil squad for England tour
October 11, 2011 - 6:37am
Victoria Grant will captain a New Zealand Black Ferns squad combining eight new caps and 15 Women’s Rugby World Cup 2010 winners for their three-Test series with England. more ...
RWC: Wallabies still counting on super Cooper
October 10, 2011 - 6:31am
Quade Cooper may not have enjoyed the most productive of outings for Australia in their 11-9 quarter-final victory over South Africa but Wallabies coach Robbie Deans believes the fly half still has plenty to celebrate. more ...
RWC 2011 semi-final match officials named
October 10, 2011 - 6:28am
The International Rugby Board has announced the Match Officials for the Rugby World Cup 2011 semi-finals. more ...
RWC: Deans laughs off Eden Park hoodoo
October 10, 2011 - 6:24am
While nerves are already building for some Australian fans over meeting New Zealand at Eden Park in Sunday's World Cup semi-final, Wallabies coach Robbie Deans is excited by the challenge. more ...
RWC: Slade and Muliaina out for All Blacks
October 10, 2011 - 6:21am
New Zealand's bid to lift the Webb Ellis Cup on home soil has suffered a further injury blow with the loss of Mils Muliaina and Colin Slade for the rest of RWC 2011. more ...
RWC: Weepu proves lethal with the boot
October 09, 2011 - 6:17pm
Piri Weepu pulled on his shooting boots to kick New Zealand to victory over Argentina and seal a place in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals. more ...
RWC: Pocock at the heart of Wallabies win
October 09, 2011 - 6:14pm
Australia somehow turned a spluttering lineout, an embattled scrum and minimal territory into an 11-9 win over South Africa and a place in the semi-finals of RWC 2011. more ...
RWC: McCaw praises All Blacks' chance-taking
October 09, 2011 - 6:11pm
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw believes the big difference between his side and Argentina in Sunday's quarter-final match was the All Blacks' ability to capitalise on their scoring opportunities. more ...
RWC: Wallabies stand tall against Boks onslaught
October 09, 2011 - 6:08pm
Australia withstood tremendous pressure from South Africa to edge their quarter-final against the Springboks 11-9 in Wellington on Sunday. more ...
RWC: Australia announces team for Quarter final clash with Springboks
October 07, 2011 - 11:06am
(rugby.com.au) Australia has named an experienced side for its quarter final clash with South Africa this weekend. more ...
RWC: New Zealand name team for Quarter final
October 07, 2011 - 8:33am
(irb.com) Mils Muliaina will earn his 100th cap this weekend as New Zealand today named their team for the quarter final clash against Argentina this weekend. more ...
First IRB Women's Sevens Event announced
October 04, 2011 - 2:09pm
(irb.com) The IRB has announced the first Women's International Sevens tournament to take place in Dubai on 2-3 December 2011. more ...
Tonga climb to top 10 on IRB World Rankings
October 04, 2011 - 9:40am
(IRB.COM) Tonga have reached their highest position, 9th, in the IRB World Rankings after their famous victory over France on the weekend. more ...
RWC: IRB Announces Match Official appointments for Quarter Finals
October 03, 2011 - 9:52am
(rugbyworldcup.com) The IRB has announced the Match Official appointments for the Rugby World Cup quarter finals this weekend. more ...
RWC: Wales thrash mistake-ridden Fiji
October 02, 2011 - 6:14pm
(rugbyworldcup.com) Wales have stormed into the quarter finals of Rugby World Cup with an emphatic 66-0 thrashing of Fiji in Hamilton this evening. more ...
RWC: New Zealand defeat Canada to top Pool A
October 02, 2011 - 4:09pm
(rugbyworldcup.com) New Zealand looked sharp in their 79-15 disposal of Canada to Top Pool A. more ...
RWC: Dan Carter out of Rugby World Cup
October 02, 2011 - 3:28pm
(rugbyworldcup.com) Dan Carter is out of Rugby World Cup with a groin Injury more ...