News Archive

Tonga take control to eliminate Japan

Tonga wing Fetu'u Vainikolo has scored plenty of tries at Northland Events Centre, but none compares to the one with which he sealed the Sea Eagles' 31-18 win against Japan.   more ...

Morath's extra practice seals Tonga win

Kurt Morath revealed his diligence on the training pitch was the key to Tonga’s first win of RWC 2011 in a fast-paced Pool A clash with Japan on Wednesday.   more ...

Wallabies face Eagles with new skipper

Papua New Guinea-born scrum half Will Genia will captain Australia for the first time when they play USA on Friday.   more ...

No grey areas when All Blacks play Les Bleus

New Zealand assistant coach Steve Hansen said the All Blacks would give France the utmost respect in their much-anticipated Pool A match at Eden Park on Saturday night.  more ...

Australia announce team for USA match

Australia head coach Robbie Deans on Wednesday announced his team to play against USA at Wellington Regional Stadium on Friday.  more ...

USA announce team for match against Australia

USA head coach Eddie O'Sullivan on Wednesday announced his team to play against Australia at Wellington Regional Stadium on Friday, 23 September.  more ...

Hamstring strain sidelines Wallaby O'Connor

A hamstring strain suffered in Australia's 15-6 loss to Ireland has ruled wing James O'Connor out of contention for the match against USA on 23 September.   more ...

Unions Confirmed for Oceania Cup

FORU today announced four Member Unions will participate in the 2011 Oceania Cup to be held in Port Moresby, from 29 November to 3 December 2011.  more ...

Read confident of being fit for Pool A finale

All Blacks number 8 Kieran Read says he is fed up with watching the action from the sidelines and is keen to put the injury frustration that has kept him out of RWC 2011 behind him.   more ...

No worries over scrum, says Australian coach

Australia's coaching co-ordinator David Nucifora insists the Wallaby scrum is fundamentally sound.   more ...

Waqaniburotu suspended for three weeks

Dominiko Maiwiriwiri Waqaniburotu of Fiji has been suspended for three weeks after admitting an act of foul play contrary to Law 10(4)(j).  more ...

Sibling clash adds spice to Samoa-Fiji match

There is a little more than Pacific Island rivalry at stake when Fiji play Samoa at Eden Park on Sunday.   more ...

Tonga and Japan say stakes high after losses

Tonga and Japan are both confident they can win their third Pool A clash on Wednesday after going down in their first two matches at RWC 2011.   more ...

France name team for New Zealand match

France head coach Marc Lièvremont on Tuesday announced his team to play New Zealand in their third Pool A match on Saturday, 24 September.  more ...

Lutui: I'll lead from the front

Aleki Lutui has welcomed the captaincy role in Tonga's must-win Pool A match against Japan at Northland Events Centre on Wednesday.   more ...

Kirwan recalls 13 for Tonga clash

Japan coach John Kirwan has recalled 13 of the first XV that impressed against France for Wednesday's match with Tonga at Northland Events Centre.   more ...

All Blacks learn their lessons

New Zealand will call on the bitter experience of past defeats to drive them over their biggest hurdle so far in the Rugby World Cup at Eden Park on Saturday.   more ...

Tonga name team for Japan match

Tonga head coach Isitolo Maka announced his team on Monday to play their third match in Pool A against Japan on Wednesday, 21 September.   more ...

Australia regroup after Irish loss

Australia have turned their focus to getting their Rugby World Cup 2011 campaign back on track against USA on Friday.   more ...

Japan name team for Tonga match

Japan head coach John Kirwan on Monday announced his team to play their third Pool A match against Tonga on Wednesday, 21 September.   more ...