Lambie in it for the long haul

2011-09-26 23:04

Sharks wunderkind Pat Lambie continues to benefit from Frans Steyn’s excellence in midfield for the Springboks.

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Rugby World Cup 2011

France stick with Parra at 10

2011-09-26 22:26

France coach Marc Lievremont has opted to keep Morgan Parra at flyhalf for their World Cup clash against Tonga.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Ireland wait on injured trio

2011-09-26 16:29

Ireland are preparing for their clash against Italy unsure over the availability of Paul O'Connell, Gordon D'Arcy and Tommy Bowe.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Rossouw ready for new role

2011-09-26 15:08

Danie Rossouw,one of the Springboks' most impressive players to date at the RWC, is ready for a new role against Samoa.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Itchy feet a 'harsh reality'

2011-09-26 15:08

Veteran lock Ali Williams has admitted he is getting itchy feet on the bench at the RWC, but was just pleased to be back in the team.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Matfield named to skipper Boks

2011-09-26 20:08

As expected Victor Matfield will captain the Springboks against Samoa, with centre Jean de Villiers only finding a spot on the bench.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Lawes vows no let-up after ban

2011-09-26 16:47

England lock Courtney Lawes vowed no let-up in his hard-hitting style as his two-match RWC ban expires for their clash with Scotland.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

The RWC PPP of the Day

2011-09-26 15:01

A feature that takes in the best Performance, worst performance (Plonker) and best Picture at the Rugby World Cup today.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Namibia take swipe at schedule

2011-09-26 15:09

Namibia exited the RWC after losing all four of their Pool D matches, albeit within a punishing schedule of 16 days.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

NZ sorry over journo's arrest

2011-09-26 21:47

New Zealand's High Commission in Pretoria says it is sorry to hear a SA rugby journalist was detained in the town of Taupo.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Habana 'starting to stutter'

2011-09-26 15:34

Francois Hougaard or Bryan Habana for the Boks? At least one international newspaper is beginning to trumpet the former...

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Tweet and Picture of the Day

2011-09-26 15:01

The best Rugby World Cup related Tweets and pictures from players and celebrities in New Zealand and around the world.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Bismarck fills Smit's boots

2011-09-26 12:31

Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis said filling captain John Smit's boots is one of the goals he'd like to achieve against Samoa.

 
 
 
 
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Featured Blog

Wallaby wobble

Couch Critic's imagined letter for Henry to Deans: Dear Robbie Deans, Congratulations on reaching your 50th Test as Coach of the Wallabies. The plan to ensure the All Blacks win the World Cup at home and sabotage the Wallabies in 2011 is coming together perfectly. Love Graham.

 

Featured Team

Canada

With a spattering of incredible results over the last 10 years, the Canadians bring strength and physicality to every encounter.

 

Featured Player

Jamie Cudmore

Jamie Cudmore is a tough, aggressive, physical and versatile forward who fills the role of enforcer for Canada whether he is playing at lock or flank.

 

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McLean Park

McLean Park is an outstanding sportsground of international standards which includes an indoor stadium and Centennial Hall.

 
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Fixtures
27 September 2011
Canada v Japan, Napier 06:00
Italy v USA, Nelson 08:30
28 September 2011
Georgia v Romania, Palmerston North 08:30
30 September 2011
South Africa v Samoa, North Shore 09:30
 
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Gary Boshoff

Easy does it ...

2011-09-23 12:24

Gary Boshoff reminds Springbok fans that they may be too easily blinded by the scoreboard against World Cup minnows. Read More

 
 
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World Cup and Springbok themed wallpapers

 
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