Latest World Cup News
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Wallabies edge sterile sideshow
21 Oct 2011
RYAN VREDE watched Australia stutter to an uninspiring 21-18 victory over Wales in the World Cup bronze medal match at Eden Park. Read more
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Traille in final mix
21 Oct 2011
Marc Lievremont has named the French bench for Sunday’s World Cup final at Eden Park. Read more
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Henry sticks with winning combo
20 Oct 2011
All Blacks coach Graham Henry has named an unchanged starting line-up for Sunday’s World Cup final against France. Read more
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France shun media hype
20 Oct 2011
The French have avoided all forms of media in the build up to the World Cup final and will draw confidence from their recent successes against the All Blacks. Read more
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Carter: Cruden taken his chance
20 Oct 2011
Dan Carter has given Aaron Cruden his stamp of approval ahead of the All Blacks’ World Cup final meeting with France on Sunday. Read more
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All Blacks mustn’t overthink final tactics
19 Oct 2011
JON CARDINELLI writes that the All Blacks will beat France and claim that elusive world title if they play their natural game. Read more
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Rugby rocks the world
19 Oct 2011
It seems the entire rugby world is watching New Zealand at the moment – at least on World Cup weekends. Read more
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Lomu lifts Wallabies’ spirits
19 Oct 2011
Rugby legend Jonah Lomu’s visit to the Australian squad has given the beaten semi-finalists perspective that there are things greater than a rugby tournament. Read more
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France name unchanged side
19 Oct 2011
Marc Lievremont has picked the same starting XV for Sunday’s World Cup final against the All Blacks. Read more
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Beale back for Wallabies
19 Oct 2011
Kurtley Beale has recovered from injury and will start against Wales in Friday’s third-place play-off. Read more
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Henry thrilled with Joubert appointment
18 Oct 2011
All Blacks coach Graham Henry believes that referee Craig Joubert’s good rapport with the players bodes well for Sunday’s World Cup final. Read more
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Kiwis plan victory parade
18 Oct 2011
Reports in New Zealand indicate that plans are already underway to stage a ticker-tape parade for the All Blacks in Auckland next week. Read more
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ABs keep eyes on final prize
18 Oct 2011
While most of the country celebrated as if they’d won the Webb Ellis Cup last Sunday, veteran lock Brad Thorn has reminded New Zealand that the job is not done yet. Read more
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Jenkins to lead Wales
18 Oct 2011
Prop Gethin Jenkins will captain Wales in Friday’s third-place play-off as Sam Warburton is unavailable due to suspension. Read more
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McCaw the master
17 Oct 2011
MARK KEOHANE, in his weekly Business Day newspaper column, says Richie McCaw has earned the right to lift the Webb Ellis Cup. Read more
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Joubert to ref final
17 Oct 2011
South Africa’s Craig Joubert will referee Sunday’s World Cup final between the All Blacks and France. Read more
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Blacks within reach of rugby heaven
16 Oct 2011
RYAN VREDE watched the All Blacks take a step closer to ending their World Cup misery with a 20-6 victory over Australia at Eden Park. Read more
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Henry hails ‘heroic’ ABs
16 Oct 2011
All Blacks coach Graham Henry has described Sunday’s performance as outstanding and is hoping for a repeat showing in the World Cup final next week. Read more
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Wallabies praise ‘brilliant’ Blacks
16 Oct 2011
Robbie Deans and James Horwill were emphatic in their view that Australia were beaten by a far superior side on the night. Read more
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Cooper’s long road to redemption
16 Oct 2011
Graham Henry suggests that it will be some time yet before the New Zealand public forgive Tokoroa-born Quade Cooper for his riling antics. Read more