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RWC 2011: Samoa aim to build on Wallabies victory

Samoa’s recent upset victory over Australia has set a high benchmark the Pacific Islanders do not want to lower.  more ...

RWC 2011: Samoa welcomed on 'spectacular journey'

Hundreds of fans of all ages were on hand to greet Samoa at a welcoming ceremony at Te Papaiouru marae on Thursday.   more ...

RWC 2011: Battle of 'challenges' set for Eden Park

The match between New Zealand and Tonga may not be the only clash on the pitch at Eden Park when Rugby World Cup 2011 begins on Friday.   more ...

RWC 2011: New-look All Blacks seek boost in opener

Tonga have put their faith in a new centre pairing while New Zealand aim to bounce back from their recent Tri Nations defeat when RWC 2011 kicks off at Eden Park on Friday.  more ...

RWC 2011: Fiji announce team for Namibia opener

Fiji coach Samu Domoni on Thursday announced his team to play their opening match in Pool D against Namibia at Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua on Saturday, September 10.   more ...

RWC 2011: Pocock flattered by 'better than McCaw' tag

Australia's David Pocock could barely contain his pride when informed by journalists on Thursday that one of his childhood rugby heroes had labelled him the world's best flanker.   more ...

HSBC Sevens World Series: Teams announced for Gold Coast kick-off

The Australian Rugby Union has marked the 77-day countdown to the inaugural Gold Coast Sevens Fever Pitch tournament with the announcement of the 16 countries that will battle it out for the title.   more ...

RWC 2011: Tonga's Maka named despite injury

Brotherly love took a back seat at the Tonga team announcement on Wednesday as coach Isitolo Maka and sibling flanker Finau Maka locked horns over the alleged fitness of the Tongan captain.   more ...

RWC 2011: Jantjies backs Namibia's fresh faces

Coach Johan Diergaardt has named two uncapped players in the Namibia squad to play Fiji at Rotorua International Stadium on 10 September.   more ...

RWC 2011: Tonga team for NZL v TGA

Tonga head coach Isitolo Maka on Wednesday announced his team to play their opening match in Pool A against New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland, on Friday 9 September.  more ...

RWC 2011: Rugby fans seeing red all over Northland

The colour red is ablaze among the tropical greenery of Northland as residents bedeck their streets with the national colours of Canada, Tonga and Japan to welcome the visiting Pool A teams.   more ...

RWC 2011: Cooper happy to be public enemy number one

With his attacking prowess, Kiwi heritage and tussles with Richie McCaw, Quade Cooper is considered public enemy number one by many New Zealand rugby fans.   more ...

RWC 2011: Namibia announce team for Fiji opener

Namibia head coach Johan Diergaardt on Wednesday announced his team to play their opening match in Pool D against Fiji.   more ...

RWC 2011: Former Wallaby Foley to add clout to Fiji

Former Australia prop Michael Foley will be rushed into Fiji’s camp next week to help fix the team’s scrummaging problems.   more ...

RWC 2011: Rugby World Cup Christchurch Appeal Launched

RWCL Chairman Bernard Lapasset has today launched a special Appeal dedicated to raising funds to support the Rugby community affected by the Christchurch earthquakes.  more ...

RWC 2011: Muliaina misses out as All Blacks name team

New Zealand's veteran full back Mils Muliaina has been omitted from the All Blacks team to play Tonga at Eden Park on Friday.   more ...

RWC 2011: New Zealand team for NZL v TGA

The All Blacks coaches have announced the All Blacks team for the opening match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup against Tonga at Eden Park, Auckland, on Friday 9 September.  more ...

RWC 2011: Samoa go back to school

Samoa held their second training session of Rugby World Cup 2011 at Auckland Grammar School on Tuesday.  more ...

RWC 2011: Wallabies welcomed warmly in host country

Mayor Les Brown likely spoke for many New Zealanders in his welcoming remarks to Australia's squad, who arrived for Rugby World Cup 2011 on Tuesday.  more ...

RWC 2011: Sea of red and white welcomes Tonga

Tonga could be forgiven for thinking Rugby World Cup 2011 was being held in their home country, given their rousing welcome ceremony on Tuesday.  more ...