News Archive

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 ...

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 ...