News Archive
RWC: All Blacks pack primed for France finale
October 20, 2011 - 6:49am
The New Zealand forwards have been steadily building momentum throughout Rugby World Cup 2011. more ...
RWC: Australia name team for Bronze Final
October 19, 2011 - 11:20am
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
October 19, 2011 - 11:17am
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
October 19, 2011 - 11:15am
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
October 19, 2011 - 11:12am
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
October 19, 2011 - 11:05am
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
October 19, 2011 - 11:03am
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
October 19, 2011 - 11:00am
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
October 19, 2011 - 10:58am
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
October 19, 2011 - 10:55am
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
October 19, 2011 - 10:52am
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
October 18, 2011 - 8:40am
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 ...
RWC: Deans slams 'unwarranted' abuse of Cooper
October 18, 2011 - 8:36am
There may be a small part of Quade Cooper that is relieved his time in the spotlight at Rugby 2011 World Cup is almost over. more ...
RWC: Wallabies to gain from semi-final pain
October 18, 2011 - 8:32am
Robbie Deans believes there is a silver lining to the cloud hanging over Australia after their sobering semi-final defeat at the hands of New Zealand. more ...
RWC: Henry aims to bring All Blacks down from high
October 18, 2011 - 8:28am
As the rest of New Zealand continues to revel in the All Blacks' semi-final victory over Australia, coach Graham Henry is trying to keep a lid on things. more ...
RWC: Les Bleus happy to face men in black
October 18, 2011 - 8:23am
New Zealand will wear their first-choice all-black strip in Sunday's Rugby World Cup 2011 decider despite losing the toss to France in Auckland on Monday. more ...
RWC: Craig Joubert to Referee Rugby World Cup 2011 Final
October 17, 2011 - 11:24am
Craig Joubert has been appointed to the New Zealand versus France Rugby World Cup 2011 Final at Eden Park on Sunday, October 23. more ...
RWC: Awesome All Blacks power to 1987 rematch
October 16, 2011 - 8:29pm
The chance to repeat history awaits the All Blacks following their dominant 20-6 semi-final victory over Australia at Eden Park on Sunday night. more ...
RWC: All Blacks deserve final place, says Horwill
October 16, 2011 - 8:24pm
Australia captain James Horwill was gracious in defeat after his side lost 20-6 to New Zealand in the second semi-final of RWC 2011 at Eden Park on Sunday. more ...
RWC: Australia name team for New Zealand match
October 14, 2011 - 11:16am
The fitness of fullback Kurtley Beale,will determine whether Australia fields an unchanged starting XV in the RWC semi-final against New Zealand in Auckland. more ...