Rugby World Cup 2011

Wallabies break Bok hearts

2011-10-09 09:18

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A massive defensive effort has seen the Wallabies edge out the Springboks in their World Cup quarter-final in Wellington.

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What French team will pitch up?

2011-10-09 08:24

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The Welsh face an almost impossible task in guessing what sort of French side they will face in their World Cup semi-final.

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All Black stars in booze binge

2011-10-08 21:06

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All Black stars Cory Jane and Israel Dagg have gone on a drinking binge in a bar in Auckland ahead of their quarter-final clash.

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Gatland hails fearless Welsh

2011-10-08 15:14

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Wales coach Warren Gatland has hailed his team as a balanced side comprising fearless youth and hard-nosed experience.

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Biggest Test of my life - Jean

2011-10-08 13:17

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World Cup rugby has, to this point, been a whirlwind of disappointment for Springbok centre Jean de Villiers.

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Yachvili nurses bruised thigh

2011-10-09 07:38

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France scrumhalf Dimitri Yachvili will have lighter training this week as he bids to shake off a thigh injury in time to face Wales.

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Pain burns inside Wilkinson

2011-10-08 22:25

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England's Jonny Wilkinson says he ached inside when he was replaced against France - knowing their World Cup was probably over.

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NZ 'neutrals' backing the Boks

2011-10-08 14:19

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Victor Matfield feels certain where 'neutral' New Zealanders' sympathies will lie when the Springboks clash with Australia.

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'That sucks', says O'Driscoll

2011-10-08 14:28

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Captain Brian O'Driscoll was left regretting missed opportunities as Ireland crashed out of the RWC in the quarter-finals.

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Wales duo in fitness check

2011-10-09 08:02

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Wales will monitor the fitness of Luke Charteris and Rhys Priestland as they shape up for their biggest World Cup game in 24 years.

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Wales show why they jolted SA

2011-10-08 14:19

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Despite France’s sudden arousal from lethargy, Wales looked the most compelling team on day one of the RWC quarter-finals.

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'Brutal' loss for England

2011-10-08 14:58

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England manager Martin Johnson has blamed his side's quarter-final loss to France on an inability to deal with the high ball.

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French pride sinks England

2011-10-08 12:32

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France have put their woeful group stage form aside to stun England in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Eden Park in Auckland.

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Ireland

Ireland have a world-class backline and quality forwards, and will be looking to correct their failures at previous World Cups.

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Brian O'Driscoll

Legend of Leinster, Ireland and the British Lions, Brian O'Driscoll is the life-force of the Irish backline, and a monumental tackler.

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Westpac Stadium

Westpac Stadium, previously known as WestpacTrust Stadium, is known due to its shape and silver-coloured external walls, as The Cake-Tin.

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It's a freaky Friday as Springbok coach Peter de Villiers and comedian Trevor Noah do some role reversal.

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Fixtures

09 October 2011
New Zealand v Argentina, Auckland 09:30

15 October 2011
Wales v France, Auckland 10:00

16 October 2011
Australia v Winner QF4, Auckland 10:00

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Previous Results

Date	Home Team	Result	Away Team
09 Oct	South Africa	9 - 11	Australia
08 Oct	England	12 - 19	France
08 Oct	Ireland	10 - 22	Wales
02 Oct	Ireland	36 - 6	Italy
02 Oct	Wales	66 - 0	Fiji

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Logs

Pool A	Team	P	W	PTS
1	New Zealand	4	4	20
2	France	4	2	11
Pool B	Team	P	W	PTS
1	England	4	4	18
2	Argentina	4	3	14
Pool C	Team	P	W	PTS
1	Ireland	4	4	17
2	Australia	4	3	15
Pool D	Team	P	W	PTS
1	South Africa	4	4	18
2	Wales	4	3	15