News Archive
RWC 2011: Pool A - New Zealand hoping experience counts
August 27, 2011 - 6:50am
Rugby World Cup 2011 favourites New Zealand and two-time finalists France are expected to qualify for the quarter-finals from Pool A. more ...
All Blacks team named to play Australia
August 25, 2011 - 12:47pm
All Blacks Coaches have named the All Blacks team to play Australia in the final Investec Tri Nations Test at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, on Saturday 27 August. more ...
Countries name final RWC 2011 squads
August 25, 2011 - 8:45am
All 20 countries set to compete at Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand have now named their 30-man squads for the Tournament. more ...
Official Rugby World Cup 2011 Mobile App Launched
August 23, 2011 - 10:03pm
The Official Rugby World Cup 2011 Mobile App is now available to download for free for Blackberry, PlayBook, iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows Phone 7. more ...
RWC 2011: Anti-Doping Agency appointed
August 23, 2011 - 2:57pm
The IRB has underscored its commitment to the promotion of drug-free Rugby with the appointment of Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ) to deliver the RWC 2011 Anti-Doping testing programme. more ...
RWC 2011: England and Australia to visit Christchurch
August 23, 2011 - 2:53pm
Tournament organiser Rugby New Zealand 2011 today welcomed the decision of the England and Australian Rugby World Cup 2011 teams to include Christchurch in their Tournament itineraries. more ...
All Blacks squad named for 2011 Rugby World Cup
August 23, 2011 - 2:43pm
All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have today announced the squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. more ...
RWCL Appoints TAG Heuer as Official Watch of Rugby World Cup 2011
August 22, 2011 - 6:53am
Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) has announced the appointment of TAG Heuer as the Official Watch of Rugby World Cup 2011. more ...
Tonga on rise in world rankings
August 22, 2011 - 6:46am
Tonga received a timely boost as they count down to their Rugby World Cup 2011 opening match against New Zealand on 9 September with a three-place rise to 12th in the IRB World Rankings. more ...
Lost opportunities cost NZ
August 21, 2011 - 12:33pm
New Zealand were left to rue opportunities created but not taken in their 5-18 loss to South Africa in the Tri Nations Test at Port Elizabeth on Sunday morning (NZT). more ...
Fiji unveil squad for RWC 2011
August 21, 2011 - 12:26pm
Prop Deacon Manu will captain a Fiji squad featuring 21 overseas-based players as the Pacific islanders attempt to repeat their heroics of Rugby World Cup 2007 and reach another quarter-final. more ...
Samoa HP centre opens its doors
August 20, 2011 - 12:21pm
A major milestone for Samoan Rugby has been reached with the official opening of the Samoa Rugby Union (SRU) High Performance Facility in Faleata. more ...
Fiji lose but claim Punjas Series
August 19, 2011 - 11:03pm
Fiji lost the battle but won the war with the final play of the game to swing the overall points differential back in Fiji’s favour and help them claim the Punjas Series. more ...
NZ International Sevens on sale in October
August 19, 2011 - 12:17pm
Tournament organisers have announced that tickets to the New Zealand International Sevens will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday 4 October at 9am. more ...
All Blacks team named to play South Africa
August 18, 2011 - 10:04pm
All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have named the All Blacks team to play South Africa on Saturday 6 August. more ...
Japan joins expanded HSBC Sevens World Series
August 18, 2011 - 12:12pm
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced the expansion of the HSBC Sevens World Series, with Japan joining as the ninth venue for the upcoming 2011/2012 Series. more ...
Wallabies 30 Man Squad Announced
August 18, 2011 - 12:11pm
Twenty-six year-old Queensland Reds captain, James Horwill, has been selected to lead Australia during its campaign to be crowned the world’s number one Rugby team in September and October. more ...
FORU announces Regional Qualification Structure for 2011/2012 HSBC Sevens World Series
August 17, 2011 - 2:44pm
FORU today announced the Regional Qualification Structure for the Oceania Region for the 2011/2012 HSBC Sevens World Series. more ...
Australian Rugby Union reappoints Deans for a further two years
August 16, 2011 - 7:10pm
Australian Rugby Union has today announced the extension of Robbie Deans’ contract as Qantas Wallabies coach for a further two years. more ...
Gold Coast Sevens unveils ticket packs
August 16, 2011 - 6:44am
The Australian Rugby Union has announced a range of attractive ticket prices and packages for the inaugural Gold Coast Sevens on 25-26 November 2011 at Skilled Park. more ...