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RWC 2011: Canada name team for opener against Tonga
September 12, 2011 - 6:15am
Canada head coach Kieran Crowley on Monday announced his team to play their opening Pool A match against Tonga at Northland Events Centre, Whangarei, on Wednesday, 14 September. more ...
RWC 2011: Samoa name team for opener against Namibia
September 12, 2011 - 6:10am
Samoa head coach Titimaea Tafua on Monday announced his team to play their opening Pool D match against Namibia at Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua on Wednesday, 14 September. more ...
RWC 2011: King's men perform haka for All Blacks
September 11, 2011 - 8:52pm
Before every Test match they play, New Zealand's All Blacks try to intimidate their opponents with a rousing and somewhat threatening haka. more ...
RWC 2011: Wallabies stick to plan and see off Italy
September 11, 2011 - 8:48pm
Patience was the key for Australia as they opened their Rugby World Cup 2011 campaign with a 32-6 win over dogged Italy at North Harbour Stadium. more ...
RWC 2011: NZ and Japan to honour earthquake victims
September 11, 2011 - 8:43am
RWCL has announced that the New Zealand v Japan RWC 2011 match will honour the members of the Rugby family who lost their lives in the Christchurch earthquake and the Japan earthquake and Tsunami. more ...
RWC 2011: O'Connor inspires Wallabies victory
September 11, 2011 - 8:39am
James O'Connor inspired Australia to a 32-6 win over Italy after coming off the bench to spark a second-half revival in their Pool C opener at North Harbour Stadium. more ...
RWC 2011: All Blacks battle for start spot
September 11, 2011 - 8:30am
A crucial fumble, inaccurate kick or missed tackle could ruin a player's Rugby World Cup campaign, so tough is the competition for spots in New Zealand's starting line-up. more ...
RWC 2011: Huge NZ audience tunes in to opening
September 11, 2011 - 7:57am
One of the largest ever New Zealand television audiences tuned into the opening night of Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) official figures show. more ...
RWC 2011: Goneva shines but Fiji have concerns
September 10, 2011 - 7:53am
Wing Vereniki Goneva's four tries were the highlight of a disjointed performance in Fiji's 49-25 victory over Namibia in their RWC Pool D opener at Rotorua International Stadium on Saturday. more ...
RWC 2011: Victorious Fiji poised for next challenge
September 10, 2011 - 7:50am
Fiji captain Deacon Manu praised his side’s poise in beating Namibia on Saturday but is under no illusions about the challenge that lies ahead. more ...
RWC 2011: Canucks eager to down Tonga again
September 10, 2011 - 7:47am
Canada centre Ryan Smith will always remember the Canucks' win against Tonga in Wollongong in 2003, the last time the two teams met at a Rugby World Cup. more ...
RWC 2011: New Zealand see room for improvement
September 09, 2011 - 10:42pm
New Zealand have plenty to work on following their 41-10 win over Tonga, with coach Graham Henry giving his side five out of 10 for their performance at Eden Park on Friday. more ...
RWC 2011: All Blacks cruise to opening-night win
September 09, 2011 - 10:02pm
New Zealand kicked off Rugby World Cup 2011 with a display of pace and power to see off Pool A opponents Tonga 41-10. more ...
RWC 2011: Lapasset declares RWC 2011 open
September 09, 2011 - 9:58pm
In front of 60,000 fans at Eden Park, Rugby World Cup 2011 was officially opened amid spectacular fireworks and pageantry. more ...
RWC 2011: Samoa aim to build on Wallabies victory
September 09, 2011 - 6:54am
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'
September 08, 2011 - 7:19am
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
September 08, 2011 - 7:15am
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
September 08, 2011 - 7:11am
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
September 08, 2011 - 7:07am
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
September 08, 2011 - 7:03am
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 ...