News Archive

Tonga stun France with a famous victory

(rugbyworldcup.com) Tonga has scored a stunning 19-14 victory over France in their final Pool match at RWC in Wellington.  more ...

RWC: Australia score 10 tries to defeat Russia

(rugbyworldcup.com) Australia have scored 10 tires to record a 68-22 win over Russia in the first test between the two countries.  more ...

IRB nominations prove All Blacks' strength

The nomination of three All Blacks in the IRB Player of the Year awards is a reflection of how strong the squad is.  more ...

South Africa overcome impressive Samoa

South Africa have prevailed over an impressive Manu Samoa to win their final pool match and qualify top of Pool D  more ...

RWC: Beale 'touch and go' for semi-final

Australia full back Kurtley Beale is a serious doubt for Sunday's semi-final clash against the All Blacks at Eden Park.   more ...

RWC: Muliaina reflects on All Blacks career

Mils Muliaina is coming to terms with life as a former All Black after his RWC 2011 campaign was disappointingly cut short.   more ...

RWC: New Zealand name team for Canada Test

(IRB) Mils Muliaina will earn his 99th test cap when he runs onto the field in the All Blacks' last Pool match against Canada on Sunday.   more ...

Tonga name team for crucial Pool A match against France

Tonga coach Isitolo Maka has named his team for their crucial Pool A match against France this weekend - a match in which they need at least two competition points to finish ahead of Canada in Pool A and automatically qualify for RWC2015.  more ...

RWC: Fiji name team for Test against Wales

(IRB) Fijian coach Sam Domoni has named his side for the final Group Match of Pool D between Fiji and Wales on Sunday.  more ...

Pocock returns as Wallabies name team for Russia Test

(rugbyworldcup.com) David Pocock returns to the Wallabies fold and Radike Samo will start on the wing as the Wallabies name their team for their first ever Test with Russia.  more ...

Draw confirmed for 2011 Oceania Sevens Championship

FORU today released the Tournament Draw for the 2011 Oceania Sevens Championship to be held in Apia on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 October 2011.  more ...

All Blacks team named for RWC Test against France

All Blacks Coaches have today announced the All Blacks team for their third match of the 2011 RWC against France on Saturday September 24.  more ...

Tonga trio spread retirement village cheer

It was the event of the month, or even the year, when three members of the Tonga team dropped in on Ranburn Rest Home Hospital and Village in Waipu.   more ...

Tonga take control to eliminate Japan

Tonga wing Fetu'u Vainikolo has scored plenty of tries at Northland Events Centre, but none compares to the one with which he sealed the Sea Eagles' 31-18 win against Japan.   more ...

Morath's extra practice seals Tonga win

Kurt Morath revealed his diligence on the training pitch was the key to Tonga’s first win of RWC 2011 in a fast-paced Pool A clash with Japan on Wednesday.   more ...

Wallabies face Eagles with new skipper

Papua New Guinea-born scrum half Will Genia will captain Australia for the first time when they play USA on Friday.   more ...

No grey areas when All Blacks play Les Bleus

New Zealand assistant coach Steve Hansen said the All Blacks would give France the utmost respect in their much-anticipated Pool A match at Eden Park on Saturday night.  more ...

Australia announce team for USA match

Australia head coach Robbie Deans on Wednesday announced his team to play against USA at Wellington Regional Stadium on Friday.  more ...

USA announce team for match against Australia

USA head coach Eddie O'Sullivan on Wednesday announced his team to play against Australia at Wellington Regional Stadium on Friday, 23 September.  more ...

Hamstring strain sidelines Wallaby O'Connor

A hamstring strain suffered in Australia's 15-6 loss to Ireland has ruled wing James O'Connor out of contention for the match against USA on 23 September.   more ...