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Australia back South Africa to overcome Botha loss

Thursday, 6 October 2011

Australia prop Ben Alexander insists South Africa will take the loss of second row enforcer Bakkies Botha in their stride.

Returning Easter ready for action

Thursday, 6 October 2011

Nick Easter feared his Rugby World Cup would be over when he suffered a back injury which forced him to miss two of England's pool matches.

France must atone for Tonga defeat says Clerc

Thursday, 6 October 2011

Vincent Clerc today called for France to show their worth in Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash with England at Eden Park in Auckland.

Halfpenny selected for Wales after arduous meeting

Thursday, 6 October 2011

Wales coach Warren Gatland has named his team for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Ireland, but he admitted: "It was probably one of the longest selection meetings we have ever had."

Rory Best included in final Ireland squad

Thursday, 6 October 2011

Rory Best has been included in the Ireland team submitted at the deadline for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Wales.

New Zealand to manage Richie McCaw injury

Thursday, 6 October 2011

New Zealand are keen to move on from Dan Carter's World Cup-ending injury, but the focus has now switched to captain Richie McCaw's foot problem.

'Mentally fragile French could fold fairly easily' says positive Palmer

Thursday, 6 October 2011

Lock who plays club rugby in France believes fast start from Martin Johnson's men can seal place in last four

Wilkinson gives England some good news but Tindall causes more concern

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Chris Hewett: Fly-half should be fit for French crunch as centre of attention struggles with dead leg

Ireland name unchanged team for Wales contest

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Ireland will give Rory Best every opportunity to prove his fitness after naming an unchanged team for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Wales.

Les Blues: 'There is no one in control. France are like a wild, crazy chariot'

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Chris Hewett: Coach Li�vremont's power diminishes as players take charge ahead of England clash.

France look to follow England's World Cup example

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

France defence coach Dave Ellis believes replicating England's 2007 experiences can see Les Bleus advance to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals at their rivals' expense this Saturday.

Ireland's Best on course to face Wales

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Rory Best retains hope of playing in Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against Wales after making "great progress" in his rehabilitation from a shoulder injury.

France fragility must be exposed says Palmer

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Tom Palmer has urged England to prey on France's mental fragility in Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

Argentina make plan for New Zealand meeting

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Argentina must play with "heart and lots of passion" in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final with hosts New Zealand, according to Leicester wing Horacio Agulla.

North looms large in Irish minds ahead of Wales quarter-final

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Ireland must discover a response to the question that no one in this World Cup has yet come close to answering: how do you stop George North?

No-show lands Samoan suspension

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Samoa centre Eliota Sapolu Fuimaono will ask the International Rugby Board to deliver "justice" for the smaller nations after he was suspended from all rugby when he failed to appear at a hearing in Auckland yesterday.

All Blacks back 'brave' Slade to fill Carter's big boots

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Colin Slade is ready, willing and able to step into Dan Carter's shoes for the All Blacks in the knockout phase of the World Cup, coaches and team-mates said yesterday.

England must find a new gear

Tuesday, 4 October 2011

Chris Hewett: Tom Palmer calls on Johnson's side to find form that led to warm-up win in Dublin.

Carter puts on a brave face as he recalls moment his world ended

Tuesday, 4 October 2011

All Blacks star discusses 'gut-wrenching' injury and gives backing to understudy Slade

Being under fire has created a siege mentality, claims Cueto

Tuesday, 4 October 2011

We're in a goldfish bowl but criticism has brought us together, says England winger

Ireland reveal boost provided by travelling fans

Tuesday, 4 October 2011

Donncha O'Callaghan has described the hordes of supporters following Ireland across New Zealand as the "Aviva Stadium on crack".

France make two changes for England clash

Tuesday, 4 October 2011

France head coach Marc Lievremont hopes the internal strife within his Rugby World Cup squad will be the catalyst for a strong performance in Saturday's quarter-final with England in Auckland.

Tuilagi fined for wearing sponsored mouthguard

Tuesday, 4 October 2011

England centre Manu Tuilagi has been fined NZ 10,000 (�4,800) by Rugby World Cup officials for wearing a sponsored mouthguard.

Tindall and Wilkinson remain doubts for England

Tuesday, 4 October 2011

Jonny Wilkinson took part in a light England training session today, to give manager Martin Johnson a fitness boost ahead of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France.