News
Caribbean kick off for RWC 2011 qualifying
(IRB.COM) Thursday 3 April 2008The IRB announces that for the first time ever Rugby World Cup qualifying will start in the Caribbean.
Twenty teams to compete at Rugby World 2011
(IRB.COM) Friday 30 November 2007The IRB announces that the Rugby World Cup 2011 tournament in New Zealand will comprise 20 teams.
Smit: I can't take my eyes off the cup
(Rugby News Service) Sunday 21 October 2007
By Lucy CorrySouth Africa's captain John Smit and coach Jake White have eyes for only one thing after their defeat of England in the world cup final in Paris on Saturday.
Robinson confident for England's future
(Rugby News Service) Sunday 21 October 2007
By Jeremy Inson and Clara IaccarinoThe England full back may have now bowed out of rugby, but he predicts more success will follow with the talented young players in the ranks.
Springboks struggle to describe elation
(Rugby News Service) Sunday 21 October 2007
By Matt PorterSouth Africa players struggled to describe their joy after defeating England in the world cup final, but several reserved special praise for coach Jake White.
South Africa win world cup
(Rugby News Service) Saturday 20 October 2007South Africa dethroned England as world champions when they defeated them 15-6 in the world cup final at Stade de France in Paris on Saturday.
Fans overcome distance and death for finale
(Rugby News Service) Saturday 20 October 2007
By Olivia McGrathSouth Africa fans fly 26 hours to be in Paris for a day and an Englishman dedicates the weekend to his father, who died on Friday.
The road to the final
(Rugby News Service) Saturday 20 October 2007
By Mick DonohoeFrance's loss in the opening match and the shock exit of the Wallabies and All Blacks were just some of the many twists and turns en route to the final.
Ibanez banned for one week
(Rugby News Service) Saturday 20 October 2007France's Raphaël Ibanez has been suspended for a week for stamping on Argentina's Rimas Álvarez Kairelis during the bronze medal match on 19 October.
Key match-ups - front rows
(Rugby News Service) Saturday 20 October 2007
By Matt PorterWith both finalists boasting huge packs, the front-row battle looms as the key to deciding which team covers themselves in world cup glory on Saturday.
Ibanez cited
(Rugby News Service) Saturday 20 October 2007France captain Raphaël Ibanez has been cited for allegedly stamping on Argentina's Rimas Álvarez Kairelis during the bronze final on 19 October.
