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'No regrets' for Johnson but Tuilagi brings more shame

Monday, 10 October 2011

Chris Hewett: Centre fined �3,000 after being detained by police for ferry incident in latest scandal to hit England.

Three years in and Johnson has achieved... next to nothing

Monday, 10 October 2011

England 12 France 19: Should England coach stay on a change of mindset is essential after French humiliation.

All Blacks edge Pumas but who will be next to move to No 10?

Monday, 10 October 2011

New Zealand 33 Argentina 10: Questions come thick and fast. Are the Pumas the miracles of this rugby age?

Australia coach hails matchwinner James O'Connor

Monday, 10 October 2011

Australia coach Robbie Deans has hailed the bravery of James O'Connor, whose late penalty dethroned world champions South Africa.

Shane Williams impressed by Wales youngsters

Monday, 10 October 2011

Wales' World Cup elder statesman Shane Williams has hailed the "unbelievable" young talent spearheading an improbable bid for global glory.

All Blacks pair ruled out of World Cup

Monday, 10 October 2011

Injured New Zealand backs Colin Slade and Mils Muliaina have been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup.

Rory Best: 'There's no doubt that Wales can reach the final'

Monday, 10 October 2011

Choking back his personal disappointment at throwing away what his Ireland team-mates all regarded as a golden opportunity, Rory Best yesterday backed Wales to reach their first World Cup final at the expense of their Six Nations rivals France next Saturday in Auckland.

Fearlessness of youth and hard yards fire Wales to new heights

Monday, 10 October 2011

Ireland 10 Wales 22: Brilliant Welsh campaign leads All Blacks to consider Gatland as Henry's successor.

Australia's defensive masterclass forces De Villiers to walk away

Monday, 10 October 2011

South Africa 9 Australia 11: Peter de Villiers stood down as South Africa's head coach after this nail-biting quarter-final, bringing to an end one of the most colourful and bizarre reigns in world rugby.

How England's woeful World Cup unfolded...

Monday, 10 October 2011

England get off to a sluggish start in New Zealand with a narrow 13-9 win over Argentina. After they trail throughout the game, only a late try from Ben Youngs saves England's blushes. Jonny Wilkinson converts just two of his seven kicks in a poor performance all round.

England players offer only limited support to Johnson

Sunday, 9 October 2011

Hugh Godwin: Manager's future under a cloud after France outclass his lacklustre team 19-12.

Johnson's forward thinking withers Red Rose

Sunday, 9 October 2011

England 12 France 19: Coach's best-laid plans deprive error-strewn England of a creative spark as they are sent packing by rejuvenated France, who defy turbulent build-up to reach the semi-finals.

England stuck a finger up and had it rammed down their throats

Sunday, 9 October 2011

Clean-living Wales expose Johnson and his men's calamitous campaign, but the English still can't see it

New Zealand v Argentina player ratings

Sunday, 9 October 2011

Man-for-man marking from the World Cup quarter-final at Eden Park, Auckland.

South Africa v Australia player ratings

Sunday, 9 October 2011

Man-for-man marking from the World Cup quarter-final at the Wellington Regional Stadium.

All Blacks book semi-final clash against Australia

Sunday, 9 October 2011

New Zealand 33 Argentina 10: New Zealand advanced to a Rugby World Cup semi-final with Australia after struggling to subdue Argentina in the last quarter-final at Eden Park in Auckland.

Springboks' World Cup hopes ended by Australia

Sunday, 9 October 2011

South Africa 9 Australia 11: Australia crept into the World Cup semi-finals after James O'Connor landed a late penalty to send champions South Africa crashing out.

'Exhilarated' Lievremont enjoys the last laugh

Sunday, 9 October 2011

France's coach, Marc Lièvremont, knew before the World Cup began that he would be handing the job over to Philippe Saint-André in the autumn. But the former flanker, who had spent the week arguing with the French press and admitting to a rift with his own players after the pool defeat by Tonga, could not keep a vengeful grin off his face at Eden Park.

Wales slip in under the radar but now have belief to go all the way

Sunday, 9 October 2011

Wales 22 Ireland 10: Irish have no answer as back-row power is negated by Warburton's warriors.

Rydyn ni gyd yn Gymry nawr! (We're all Welsh now!)

Sunday, 9 October 2011

Matt Thomas: You'd better start learning the language, for, suddenly, everywhere you look, 'Made in Wales' is a guarantee of success.

Warburton: 'It's the biggest game of our lives next week. We haven't won anything yet'

Sunday, 9 October 2011

Confidence is growing that Wales can reach their first World Cup final but the biggest challenge facing Warren Gatland is keeping a lid on the growing expectation surrounding his young team.

Argentina get Springbok opener in Four Nations

Sunday, 9 October 2011

Argentina will make their Four Nations debut against South Africa next August, The Independent on Sunday has learned. The Pumas will join the Springboks, New Zealand and Australia in the expanded tournament, with the August date forming the start of an eight-week schedule of home-and-away fixtures between the four teams.