Thursday February 23rd 2012

‘Rugby World Cup’ Archives

Wilkinson slams World Cup balls »

Wilkinson slams World Cup balls

Jonny Wilkinson has hit out at World Cup organisers for the inconsistent tournament balls used during the competition and branded them "horribly unprofessional". (more...)

France fined for encroaching on haka »

France fined for encroaching on haka

France have been fined £2500 for advancing on the New Zealand haka before Sunday's World Cup final, the International Rugby Board have confirmed. (more...)

France keen to test All Blacks »

France keen to test All Blacks

Dave Ellis has urged France to up the ante in the World Cup final against New Zealand and see how their opponents cope under sustained pressure. (more...)

McCaw rules out All Blacks complacency »

McCaw rules out All Blacks complacency

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has urged his team not to waste their opportunity when they bid to be crowned world champions and the All Blacks are Evens with Victor Chandler to beat France by more than 17 points. (more...)

Clerc relishing ‘dream’ World Cup final »

Clerc relishing ‘dream’ World Cup final

France wing Vincent Clerc insists that Sunday's showdown with host nation New Zealand is "a dream final" for Les Bleus. (more...)

Henry hoping to finish on a high »

Henry hoping to finish on a high

Graham Henry admits it would be "marvellous" to see his New Zealand team crowned world champions. (more...)

Wallabies shade Wales for third place »

Wallabies shade Wales for third place

Wales' stand-in captain Gethin Jenkins was disappointed but proud after his team went down to a 21-18 defeat against Australia in the bronze-medal game at the Rugby World Cup. (more...)

Carter wary of French flair »

Carter wary of French flair

Dan Carter believes New Zealand must "expect the unexpected" when they face France in Sunday's World Cup final. (more...)

Wales v Australia preview »

Wales v Australia preview

Wales are slight underdogs at 6/5 with Victor Chandler to beat Australia but Huw Bennett says Warren Gatland's side will relish the prospect of tackling the Wallabies in their World Cup bronze medal match at Eden Park. (more...)

France relishing underdog status »

France relishing underdog status

Pascal Pape accepts France could be excused for feeling like World Cup outcasts as they prepare to tackle New Zealand in Sunday's final but insists they will revel in the role of party-poopers. (more...)

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