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RWC 2011: Wallabies retain Tri Nations winning line-up

Australia coach Robbie Deans has retained the starting line-up that recently claimed the Tri Nations title for the Wallabies opening RWC 2011 match against Italy at North Harbour Stadium on Sunday.  more ...

Rugby World Cup 2011 to Spread the Keep Rugby Clean Message

RWC 2011 will provide the global platform to spread the Keep Rugby Clean message with players, coaches, referees and officials uniting to show their support for the IRB's Anti-Doping campaign.  more ...

RWC 2011: Dagg role can help McCaw in 100-cap race

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will win the race with Mils Muliaina to a record 100 test caps if Israel Dagg is preferred in New Zealand's team for the opener against Tonga on 9 September.  more ...

RWC 2011: Australia team for AUS v ITA

Australia head coach Robbie Deans on Tuesday announced his team to play their opening match in Pool C against Italy at North Harbour Stadium, Auckland, on Sunday, 11 September.  more ...

RWC 2011: All Black Vito seeks Read's advice

Victor Vito hopes coffee dates with the injured Kieran Read hold the key to him making the New Zealand number 8 jersey his own.  more ...

RWC 2011: Pool D - Springboks ready to turn on power

At first glance Pool D appears straightforward enough, with the wise money backing Wales and South Africa to go through. But two pool rivals hold painful memories for the Welsh: Fiji and Samoa.  more ...

RWC 2011: Rousing Auckland reception for All Blacks

With his three-year-old granddaughter Molly perched on his shoulders, Graeme Taiaroa fulfilled a vow he made 24 years ago when he took part in a rapturous welcoming ceremony for the All Blacks.  more ...

Samoa claim Pacific Games Gold

Samoa has claimed the Gold medal in the Men's final of the Pacific Games defeating Fiji 21-19 in a thrilling final in Noumea this evening  more ...

Fiji claim Gold in Women's final of 2011 Pacific Games

Fiji has scored an emphatic 41-7 win over Samoa to claim Gold in the Women's final of the 2011 Pacific Games in Noumea this evening.  more ...

2011 South Pacific Games - Action from Finals Day

All the action from the Final Day of the 2011 South Pacific Games in New Caledonia including Tournament Draw, match results and match reviews.  more ...

RWC 2011: Nation's expectations inspire Muliaina

New Zealand's Rugby World Cup veteran Mils Muliaina came face to face with a crowd of hundreds of All Blacks fans during a trip to Gisborne on Friday.   more ...

RWC 2011: Australia's Sharpe closes in on century

It is indicative that Wallaby Test veteran Nathan Sharpe is more concerned with getting Australia over the line at Rugby World Cup 2011 than reaching his 100-Test milestone.   more ...

RWC 2011: Pool C - Wallabies are all the rage

Pool C appears clear cut, with the buoyant Australians poised to run out winners.   more ...

RWC 2011: New skipper Horwill tipped to make impact

James Horwill has been given a five-star endorsement from one of his idols as Australia's new skipper bids to add a Rugby World Cup to the Tri Nations title his Wallabies sealed in Brisbane.   more ...

2011 South Pacific Games - Action from Day 2

All the action from Day 2 of the 2011 Pacific Games in New Caledonia including Tournament Draw, match results and match reviews.  more ...

2011 South Pacific Games - Action from Day 1

All the action from Day 1 of the 2011 Pacific Games in New Caledonia including Tournament Draw, team lists, photos, match results and match reviews.  more ...

Injured Read and Thomson to miss start of RWC

NZ no 8 Kieran Read will miss the opening weeks of RWC 2011 while fellow loose forward Adam Thomson is likely to be unavailable for the opening match against Tonga.   more ...

Fiji first to arrive for Rugby World Cup 2011

Fiji were the first team to arrive in NZ for Rugby World Cup 2011 and received a rousing airport reception which included traditional islander singing and dancing and a Maori ceremony of welcome.  more ...

Carter: All Blacks must cope with pressure

Dan Carter believes New Zealand's hopes of victory at Rugby World Cup 2011 depend on how well they cope with the mental pressure of playing in front of their rugby-mad public.   more ...

Australia rock New Zealand to claim Tri Nations

Australia claimed their first Investec Tri Nations title since 2001, and their first win over the All Blacks at Suncorp Stadium with a 25-20 victory in Brisbane on Saturday.  more ...