Oct 17, 2011
Meanwhile, Graham Henry, the All Blacks coach, welcomes the appointment of Craig Joubert as the referee for the Rugby World Cup final. Read Article France allow New Zealand to wear traditional all black strip for final
Oct 17, 2011
Cricket Australia's strategy to rope in a rugby union man as a manager of their cricket team is certainly an interesting move, but it is also fraught with peril because in modern sport, knowledge of the game is important. Read Article Howard's way is not without risks
Oct 17, 2011
While New Zealand wing Cory Jane rose majestically to claim every up and under, Quade Cooper's kick out on the full set the tone for Australia. Read Article Quade Cooper set the tone for Wallabies with skewed kick
Oct 16, 2011
New Zealand will meet France in next Sunday's final with an impressive 20-6 win over the Wallabies in Auckland. Read Article All Blacks overpower Australia to reach Rugby World Cup final
Oct 16, 2011
French coach is not happy that his players disobeyed orders not to celebrate their semi-final win, while he says Wales captain Sam Warburton sending off was 'justified'. Read Article Lievremont critical of 'spoiled brats' in his France squad
Oct 16, 2011
If this Rugby World Cup has not been the death knell for the canny fly-half, then at the very least it has been a poor advertisement for them. Read Article Swatting away the fly-half
Oct 16, 2011
Forget about who has the best players or which team plays the best rugby, this World Cup already might have been decided by semantics. Read Article Rules of distraction in Sam Warburton tackle
Oct 15, 2011
Jonathan Davies calls the red card an "absolute disgrace" as Wales are beaten 9-8 at Eden Park. Read Article Warburton sent off as France reach World Cup final
Oct 15, 2011
The All Blacks are quietly focused ahead of their semi-final match against their Trans-Tasman rivals on Sunday. Read Article Focus on winning Rugby World Cup, not beating Australia, says coach Henry
Oct 15, 2011
But as impressive as their recent form has been, it will mean nothing in the knockout stages, says assistant coach Shaun Edwards, ahead of their Rugby World Cup semi-final clash with France on Saturday. Read Article Wales hope to keep surprising all in Rugby World Cup