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RWC: Pocock plays down award talk for now

Australia flanker David Pocock may have been nominated for the IRB Player of the Year Award for the second year running, but for now his focus remains firmly on Friday’s Bronze Final against Wales.  more ...

RWC 2011 winners to top world rankings

Whoever emerges victorious from the Rugby World Cup 2011 Final on Sunday will will top the IRB World Rankings when they update the following day.   more ...

RWC: Carter warns All Blacks of French threats

Injured All Blacks fly half Dan Carter has warned New Zealand to take heed of history when they face old foes France in the Rugby World Cup Final on Sunday.   more ...

RWC: Wallabies and Wales have a point to prove

Friday's Bronze Final is shaping up as a mental test as much as a physical one with both Australia and Wales attempting to put the lingering pain of semi-final defeat behind them with a winning farewell.   more ...

RWC: France unfazed by sea of All Black support

With a sea of black engulfing the French as they prepare for the RWC 2011 Final, it is little wonder they are taking an us-against-the-world approach to the match against New Zealand.  more ...

RWC: Lomu's visit a boost for Australia

You would have thought a former All Black would be the last person the Wallabies would want turning up at their training session as they attempted to shut out the pain of their RWC 2011 semi-final loss to New Zealand.  more ...

RWC: All Blacks enjoying support of a nation

The All Blacks are well aware of the benefits of being the host nation as they prepare for the biggest match of their lives - even if some of those advantages have nothing to do with Sunday's Final.   more ...

RWC: Sharpe to notch up century in decider

Second row Nathan Sharpe will become the fifth Wallaby to collect 100 international caps after being named in Australia's starting line-up in the battle for bronze against Wales at Eden Park on Friday.  more ...

RWC: All Blacks pack primed for France finale

The New Zealand forwards have been steadily building momentum throughout Rugby World Cup 2011.  more ...

RWC: Australia name team for Bronze Final

Australia head coach Robbie Deans on Wednesday named his team to play their Bronze Final against Wales at Eden Park, Auckland, on Friday, 21 October at 20:30.   more ...

RWC: France name starting XV for RWC 2011 Final

France head coach Marc Lièvremont on Wednesday named his starting XV for the Rugby World Cup 2011 Final against New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland, on Sunday, 23 October at 21:00.   more ...

RWC: Wayne Smith relishes one more All Black week

For All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith there was more than one reason to celebrate New Zealand’s 20-6 semi-final victory over Australia last weekend.  more ...

RWC: Wallabies eager to bow out with bronze

Some may see it as a dead rubber play-off but Australia prop Ben Alexander is adamant his side's match against Wales for the bronze medal on Friday is anything but meaningless.  more ...

RWC: Smith keeps steady hand on the tiller

As one of New Zealand's senior statesmen, centre Conrad Smith is doing his utmost to keep his and his teammates' feet on the ground ahead of the Rugby World Cup final against France.   more ...

RWC: Cruden hopes to turn fantasy into reality

Many children who have grown up in New Zealand have won the Rugby World Cup for the All Blacks countless times in their backyards. Aaron Cruden for one.   more ...

RWC 2011 Final – Final release of tickets

A limited number of tickets will be released on Wednesday from 12:00 (NZT) for the Rugby World Cup 2011 Final between New Zealand and France.   more ...

RWC: Sharpe set for 100-cap milestone

Australia second row Nathan Sharpe is set to be handed his 100th Test cap when the Wallabies meet Wales in the play-off for third at Eden Park on Friday.  more ...

RWC: Wales name team for Australia clash

Wales head coach Warren Gatland on Tuesday announced his team to play off with fellow beaten semi-finalist Australia at Eden Park, Auckland, on Friday, 21 October.   more ...

Tickets on sale for Sevens Series opener

Tickets have gone on sale for Round 1 of the 2011/12 HSBC Sevens World Series, the inaugural Gold Coast Sevens – Fever Pitch tournament in Australia.   more ...

RWC: Thorn aiming to bow out a winner

Brad Thorn will not allow sentiment to come into play when New Zealand try to beat France at Eden Park on Sunday and claim their first Rugby World Cup since 1987.   more ...