ARTICLES RELATING TO RWC

Slow start to Heyneke era

2012-10-09 14:08
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Heyneke Meyer’s Bok coaching record doesn't compare favourably to those of his predecessors Peter de Villiers and Jake White.

Cash boost for Christchurch

2012-01-05 10:07

Fans and teams raised NZ$400 000 during the RWC to help rebuild sports facilities in the earthquake-stricken city of Christchurch.

Just 1 failed dope test at RWC

2011-12-07 19:59

The International Rugby Board says only one player tested positive for doping during the World Cup in New Zealand.

Little change in RFU image

2011-11-29 09:11

Mike Tindall's partial exoneration and restoration to English rugby's elite player squad does little to banish the image of the RFU.

England RWC report leaked

2011-11-23 11:29

Leaked reports into England's RWC debacle paint a picture of a squad in meltdown and expose schisms and leadership failings.

England's boozers had a tab

2011-11-15 21:19

Reports have emerged that the England rugby team's drunken night out during the World Cup was part-funded by their RFU.

No red card regrets for Rolland

2011-11-14 20:43

Irish referee Alain Rolland has no regrets in sending off Wales captain Sam Warburton during the World Cup semi-final against France.

Joe Worsley retires from rugby

2011-11-14 12:31

England forward Joe Worsley has retired from rugby with immediate effect due to a neck injury which ruled him out of the recent RWC.

IRB mulls rule change

2011-11-08 16:02

The IRB is considering a change to disciplinary procedures after being unable to act on foul play in the Rugby World Cup final.

Samoan tweeter gets 3-week ban

2011-11-08 10:30

Samoan tweeter Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu has been banned for three weeks by RFU for online remarks about the IRB and the RWC.

Wilkinson hits out at teammates

2011-11-07 15:41

England flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson has criticised the work-ethic of his teammates at the recently concluded World Cup in New Zealand.

Henry in awe of injured McCaw

2011-11-02 13:07

NZ coach Graham Henry has spoken in praise of Richie McCaw, revealing that his foot was quite a sight on a recent fishing trip.

Sonny Bill signs for Chiefs

2011-10-31 07:01

Sonny Bill Williams ended speculation about his future when he confirmed he will stay in New Zealand, signing for the Chiefs.

Kirwan's selections queried

2011-10-29 10:21

All Blacks legend John Kirwan, due to quit as Japan coach, ha come under fire for his use of foreign-born players.

Fiji sack RWC selectors

2011-10-28 07:28

The Fiji Rugby Union has sacked its national selectors in one of its first public responses to the failure of the Fijian team at the RWC.

Fitting final to memorable RWC

2011-10-26 09:27

Alan Solomons picks his 2011 Rugby World Cup Team of the Tournament after a memorable finale to the event.

Rougerie accused of gouging

2011-10-26 07:50

France's Aurelien Rougerie has been accused of eye-gouging All Blacks captain Richie McCaw in the RWC final.

Aussies laugh off 2015 Boks

2011-10-25 12:05
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Australians give the Springboks only a flimsy chance of winning the next Rugby World Cup in England, it seems.

ABs take Cup to quake city

2011-10-25 08:50

The All Blacks have taken the Rugby World Cup trophy to New Zealand's second-largest city of Christchurch.

NZ seek next All Blacks coach

2011-10-25 07:50

The NZRU is inviting applications for a coach, though RWC-winning head coach Graham Henry remains tight-lipped about his future.

French players in scuffle

2011-10-25 07:50

Five members of the France rugby team were involved in a minor scuffle with photographers outside an Auckland restaurant.

RWC final boosted French TV

2011-10-24 18:12

Over 15 million people on the French TF1 channel watched France's RWC final defeat to New Zealand - a record viewing figure.

Sport24 SuperBru champ is...

2011-10-24 15:19

The Sport24 SuperBru Rugby World Cup megapool has concluded and the winner of a Virgin Active membership is...

Three Boks earn RWC XV nod

2011-10-24 15:15

A magnificent seven All Blacks ... but also room for three Boks in our Rugby World Cup Team of the Tournament.

ABs hailed in victory parade

2011-10-24 13:08

Tens of thousands of people flooded onto the streets of downtown Auckland to celebrate the all conquering All Blacks.

 

Joubert to 'kick off' RWC 2015

2012-03-23 14:01

Referee Craig Joubert will 'kick off' qualifying for the 2015 Rugby World Cup when he takes charge of Mexico v Jamaica.

Few RWC gains for businesses

2011-12-21 18:40

The Rugby World Cup may have been considered a success in New Zealand's largest city Auckland but it held few benefits for businesses.

RWC winners share memories

2011-12-07 10:30

The five winners of a trip to the recent Rugby World Cup in New Zealand have returned to South Africa and shared their memories...

RFU attempted to pay off maid

2011-11-25 13:39

RFU leaked reports suggest England RWC players were urged to pay a Dunedin maid to stop her from selling her story to the newspapers.

Samoa manager fined 100 pigs

2011-11-22 13:50

Samoa's manager at the RWC has been symbolically fined 100 pigs by his home village over allegations of misbehaviour.

All Black 'harassed' woman

2011-11-15 11:24

All Blacks wing Zac Guildford faced fresh allegations stemming from his drunken episode at a Cook Island bar.

Butch: I lost respect for Samoa

2011-11-14 15:58

Read an extract from Butch James's autobiography as he reveals how he lost respect for Samoa's players at the RWC.

Edwards rejects England

2011-11-14 11:37

England suffered a fresh setback when Shaun Edwards rejected their approaches and opted to remain a member of Wales's staff.

Rougerie avoids gouging citing

2011-11-08 15:32

France centre Aurelien Rougerie has escaped being cited for alleged foul play against All Black captain Richie McCaw in the RWC final.

Wilkinson: I wanted to quit

2011-11-07 21:56

England's flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson says he was so upset with criticism of his performances that he contemplated retiring.

Welsh captain: Ref was right

2011-11-03 20:33

Wales captain Sam Warburton admits referee Alain Rolland was right to send him off in the Rugby World Cup semi-final against France.

RWC powers Sport24

2011-11-02 10:05

The 2011 RWC was good for Sport24, with over one million users choosing to spend some time on SA’s biggest sports website.

England's Moody admits error

2011-10-30 15:58

Former England captain Lewis Moody admits he should have banned his team-mates from going on nights out during the Rugby World Cup.

Fiji fine nightclubbers

2011-10-28 12:36

The Fiji Rugby Union has fined six players for going out drinking at the Rugby World Cup, as the island nation flopped in NZ.

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.

Samoans blame alcohol for flop

2011-10-26 07:50

Samoa's captain has blamed their RWC failure on a lack of professionalism and a culture of alcohol abuse in the team.

RWC 2011: By the numbers

2011-10-25 12:36

A look at all the interesting, astounding and simply unbelievable numbers from the recently concluded RWC in New Zealand.

Dusautoir accused of gouging

2011-10-25 10:12

France captain and IRB Player of the Year, Thierry Dusautoir has been accused of gouging the eyes of NZ captain, Richie McCaw.

Boks stay 4th in rankings

2011-10-25 08:09

The Springboks have remained in fourth position in the latest IRB world rankings after the conclusion of the 2011 RWC.

French haka fine 'severe'

2011-10-25 07:50

All Blacks manager Darren Shand says the French rugby team should not have been fined for confronting New Zealand's Maori haka.

Special stamps for French team

2011-10-24 19:34

The French side that lost to the All Blacks in the RWC final are to be commemorated on a stamp issued by the French postal service.

NZ's Henry to coach Barbarians

2011-10-24 18:06

All Blacks coach Graham Henry will coach the Barbarians in their upcoming clash against Australia at Twickenham.

Bok RWC winners honoured

2011-10-24 15:15

The captains and coaches of the Boks' 1995 and 2007 RWC-winning teams have been inducted into the IRB’s Hall of Fame.

France fined for haka breach

2011-10-24 14:07
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France have been hit with a £10 000 fine by the IRB for advancing on the New Zealand haka prior to the Rugby World Cup final.

Dusautoir scoops top honours

2011-10-24 12:13

France captain, Thierry Dusautoir has won the IRB Player of the year award in Auckland, despite losing the RWC final 24 hours earlier.

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