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Italy keep playoff hopes alive

2011-09-27 11:23

Italy have kept alive their chances of reaching the RWC quarter-finals with victory over the USA in their Pool C match in Nelson.

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The Eagles have qualified for five of the six World Cups played so far despite the small stature of the game in the United States.

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Minnows closing the gap

2011-09-23 17:57

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South Africa may have thrashed Namibia but minnow nations have narrowed the gap on the big teams according to IRB figures.

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Australia rebound to crush USA

2011-09-23 13:54

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Australia have bounced back from their shock defeat to Ireland, to thrash the USA in their RWC Pool C match in Wellington.

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UCT product shines against Oz

2011-09-23 13:31

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The Wallabies hit a few further snags despite blasting the USA in their RWC “bounce-back” encounter in Wellington.

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'Watch but don't copy' Cooper

2011-09-22 10:33

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Quade Cooper is great to watch but not necessarily the best player to try to emulate, according US flyhalf Nese Malifa.

Todd Clever

USA team captain Todd Clever is a hard-working, tough and athletic loose-forward who seems to enjoy scoring tries as much as he does clearing out rucks.

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Clever cleared to play for US

2011-09-17 08:25

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US captain Todd Clever has been cleared to play against Australia despite being found guilty of a dangerous tackling offence.

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Ireland down plucky USA

2011-09-11 10:18

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The Irish have flattered to deceive as they defeated the United States in a scrappy World Cup encounter in New Plymouth.

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IRB worry over RWC rip-offs

2011-07-19 08:00

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IRB chief Mike Miller has warned that price gouging during the RWC threatened to sully NZ's reputation with international tourists.

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US skipper Clever cited

2011-09-16 07:42

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USA skipper Todd Clever has become the second player to be cited at the RWC for dangerous tackling and charging.

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Boks ready to launch campaign

2011-09-10 23:09

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South Africa and Australia open their RWC campaigns on Sunday while the USA will commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

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USA squeeze past Russia

2011-09-15 11:59

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The USA have beaten Russia in their Rugby World Cup Pool C match played in a wet Taranaki Stadium in New Plymouth.

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US team to honour 9/11 victims

2011-09-07 09:41

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The United States team will honour the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks just hours before their opening RWC match.

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