Latest World Cup News
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Cardiff mooted as RWC 2015 venue
11 Jan 2012
The International Rugby Board are considering hosting some of Wales’ World Cup matches in 2015 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Read more
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McCaw slams filthy French
6 Dec 2011
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has confirmed that France were guilty of eye-gouging during the World Cup final on 23 October. Read more
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Poms shamed after leaked reports
23 Nov 2011
England’s shambolic World Cup campaign suffered another blow after confidential RFU reports were leaked. Read more
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Bryce fears for safety in SA
16 Nov 2011
Bryce Lawrence says he won’t officiate in South Africa next season if his personal safety is under threat. Read more
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Rolland stands by red card
15 Nov 2011
World Cup semi-final referee Alain Rolland believes he made the right call to eject Wales skipper Sam Warburton despite several claims to the contrary. Read more
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McCaw incident moves IRB to action
9 Nov 2011
The International Rugby Board is considering extending the window that allows them to cite players for foul play. Read more
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Reason to smile
7 Nov 2011
Schalk Burger, the 2011 SA Player of the Year, should be the cornerstone of the Springbok side in 2012 and beyond. Read more
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Moody: ‘Players had to be banned at RWC’
31 Oct 2011
Retired England skipper Lewis Moody reveals in his recently released biography that his players were out of control at the World Cup, which was the main reason behind their early World Cup exit. Read more
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A point that made a point
24 Oct 2011
MARK KEOHANE, in his weekly Business Day newspaper column, applauds New Zealand’s defensive effort in the World Cup final. Read more
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Dusautoir takes top honours
24 Oct 2011
France captain Thierry Dusautoir has edged out some stiff competition to win the IRB Player of the Year Award. Read more
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All Blacks crowned kings of the world
23 Oct 2011
JON CARDINELLI, reporting from Eden Park, watched the All Blacks beat France 8-7 to secure their second World Cup title. Read more
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Darkness lifts as Blacks break the curse
23 Oct 2011
RYAN VREDE writes the certainty which accompanied New Zealand into this fixture gave way to hope in the second half, but ultimately the nation that needed victory prevailed over the one that wanted it. Read more
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France fail in game of small margins
23 Oct 2011
Thierry Dusautoir says France lacked the extra skill and luck needed to beat the All Blacks in Sunday’s World Cup final. Read more
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Past failures fuel Blacks’ resolve
22 Oct 2011
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw says premature exits from previous World Cups have taught them valuable lessons that should serve them well in the final. Read more
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Dirty French to target McCaw’s foot
22 Oct 2011
France will employ underhanded tactics on Sunday in order to eliminate Richie McCaw and ultimately bring the All Blacks down. Read more
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Cooper crocked
22 Oct 2011
Quade Cooper will miss the Wallabies’ end-of-year tour due to a knee injury. Read more