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Cooper sidelined for 6 months

2011-10-23 12:43

Australia's Quade Cooper will be sidelined for at least six months after sustaining a knee injury in the RWC bronze medal playoff

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The Wallabies are a dominant force in world rugby, and are considered one of the favourites to win the 2011 World Cup title.
Rugby World Cup 2011

Oz edge Wales for bronze

2011-10-21 13:36
37 comments

Australia have beaten Wales in their third place playoff match at Eden Park in Auckland to finish their RWC campaign on a winning note.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

All Blacks reach RWC final

2011-10-16 12:25
77 comments

The All Blacks have reached the Rugby World Cup final after defeating the Wallabies in their semi-final clash at Eden Park.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Pocock policed, Oz to gallows

2011-10-16 13:03
88 comments

With Craig Joubert acting early and decisively, there was no repeat of David Pocock’s liberties at the breakdown in the RWC semi.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

All Blacks lead at Eden Park

2011-10-16 11:26
8 comments

The All Blacks were leading the Wallabies at half-time in their Rugby World Cup semi-final at Eden Park in Auckland.

 

James O'Connor

Australia's James O'Connor has achieved an incredible amount for a player his age, and has developed a reputation for shredding defenses.
 
 
Rugby World Cup 2011

France slay defiant Dragons

2011-10-15 12:08
24 comments

A 14-man Wales showed guts and determination, but were unable to defeat France in a nailbiting semifinal at Eden Park.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

McCaw 'good to go' for semi

2011-10-15 06:53
12 comments

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw says his injured foot is "good" and he's fully fit for the World Cup semifinal against Australia.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Bookies back NZ v Wales final

2011-10-13 13:13
40 comments

Wales are favourites to reach their first ever Rugby World Cup final when they take on France in the first semi-final.

 
 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Cruden to fill Carter's shoes

2011-10-15 09:44
0 comments

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has said Aaron Cruden has all the qualities needed to boss the semifinal against Australia.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Beale named in Oz squad

2011-10-14 09:04
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Fullback Kurtley Beale will have to convince coach Robbie Deans he is fit to play for the Wallabies ahead of their RWC semi-final.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Pienaar backs Wallabies

2011-10-12 14:31
93 comments

Former Springbok rugby captain Francois Pienaar is backing Australia to go all the way at the Rugby World Cup.

 
 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Wallabies suffer Beale blow

2011-10-15 07:57
3 comments

Australia fullback Kurtley Beale has lost his race to be fit for the Wallabies' Rugby World Cup semifinal against New Zealand.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

McCaw ready to lead All Blacks

2011-10-14 09:05
14 comments

All Black captain Richie McCaw has been declared fit and is included in their side to take on Australia in their RWC semi-final.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Pocock shrugs off 'cheat' tag

2011-10-12 12:21
85 comments

Australia's David Pocock said claims he 'cheats' at the breakdown are just standard accusations top openside flankers are facing.

 
 
 

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The All Blacks are a mighty force and this Rugby World Cup may well be the one where they shake the ghosts of past tournaments.

 

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Richie McCaw

All Black skipper and prodigious tackler, ball carrier and turnover specialist, Richie McCaw will look to lay the ghosts of previous World Cups to rest.

 

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Eden Park's history boasts some of the greatest sporting moments, including the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987 and 1992 Cricket World Cup.

 
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Lessons learnt from RWC 2011

2011-10-26 16:45

A few vital life lessons from Tank Lanning's recent trip to New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup quarter and semi-finals. Read More

 
 
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Taking into account where it will be held, the likely player retirements and new coaches in charge, which team looks best-placed to mount a challenge to the All Blacks at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England?

 
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