Uruguay on course
Sun, 18 Jul 2010
At Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo, Uruguay beat Kazakhstan 44-7 in a Rugby World Cup qualifier on Saturday to stay in contention for the 2011 World Cup.
Romania closer to New Zealand
Sun, 18 Jul 2010
Romania beat Tunisia Romania 56-13 in Bistrita on Saturday, putting them into the last round of two play-off matches against Uruguay.
All Blacks won't fight about the money
Thu, 01 Jul 2010
The All Blacks will play to win and not concern themselves with cash bonuses at next year's World Cup on home soil.
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Kiwis can't blow vuvuzelas
Wed, 30 Jun 2010
Vuvuzelas, which came into prominence in the Super 14 play-offs and now also feature in the soccer World Cup, have struck a wrong cord with New Zealand - who will ban the instrument from next year's World Cup.
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Japan confirmed, Kazakhstan hopeful
Sat, 22 May 2010
After the last round of the Asian 5 Nations, Japan have conformed their place in the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand by beating Hong Kong 94-5 while the Kazaks won the right to go into répechage when they scored a bonus-point 32-25 victory over Korea, who will be relegated next season.
Japan to head for New Zealand
Fri, 21 May 2010
In the last day of Asian 5 Nations rugby Japan will stamp its ticket to New Zealand for 2011 but the big question is who will get a second chance.
Important wins for Japan, Hong Kong
Sun, 09 May 2010
The Asian 5 Nations (A5N) doubles this year as a qualifier for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, and Japan and Hong Kong's victories improve their chances of qualifying by their victories over Arabian Gulf (60-5) and Kazakhstan (19-15)
Hong Kong march on Bahrain
Thu, 29 Apr 2010
After upsetting South Korea last weekend at home a resurgent Hong Kong have now set their sights on their upcoming match in Bahrain to solidify their shot at Asia’s sole entry to the IRB Rugby World Cup 2011. Kazakhstan, the other co-leader in the series after an opening win against the Arabian Gulf last weekend is on a bye this weekend.
World Cup tickets: 'fantastic response'
Mon, 26 Apr 2010
More than 50,000 people have pre-registered ahead of the launch on Tuesday of the first phase of ticket sales for next year's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, organisers said.
Elite Asian Five Nations starts
Fri, 23 Apr 2010
The 2010 Asian 5 Nations kicks off on Saturday with matches between Hong Kong and Korea in Hong Kong and between Kazakhstan and Arabian Gulf in Kazakhstan. Defending champions Japan are on a bye in week 1.
Asian qualifying matches
Wed, 31 Mar 2010
The Asian Rugby Football Union announced on Wednesday the matches for the Asian 5 Nations Series, which doubles as a qualifier for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. These matches are the culmination of a three-year, 32-match qualifying process.
World Cup tickets on sale in April
Tue, 30 Mar 2010
Fans intending to watch the 2011 World Cup 'live' will be able to purchase tickets on April 27, tournament organisers announced at a launch in Auckland on Tuesday.
Jones: I'd bet on France for WC
Thu, 25 Mar 2010
Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has nominated France as the team to beat at next year's World Cup and believes the tournament will come too soon for the young Australian team.
Mighty minnows Lithuania dream of WC
Tue, 16 Mar 2010
Rising from the depths of Europe's rugby pool, Lithuania can allow themselves a little star-gazing as they swim closer to the big fish of the 2011 World Cup.
6NB: Georgia in, Russia nearer
Sun, 28 Feb 2010
After Round 8 of FIRA-AER's European Nations Cup, the so called Six nations B, Georgia and Russia are nearer qualification for the World Cup in New Zealand.
Australia want more matches in 2011
Tue, 09 Feb 2010
Australia could face Canada and Japan at home in 2011 as part of their preparations for the World Cup in New Zealand.
RWC 2011: Kiwis to open their homes
Thu, 24 Dec 2009
New Zealand's ability to satisfy demand for accommodation during the Rugby World Cup in 2011 is under the spotlight and private homeowners are expected to take up the shortfall.
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Kiwi communities handed World Cup role
Kiwi communities handed World Cup role
Fri, 18 Dec 2009
Communities, big and small, across New Zealand have been given a chance to share in the excitement of Rugby World Cup 2011 following the decision to allocate hosting rights to 23 centres.
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Kiwis hope to 'contain deficit'
Thu, 03 Dec 2009
Organizers of the 2011 World Cup announced ticket prices which they hope will 'contain' the deficit New Zealand will incur in hosting the tournament while ensuring full stadiums.
Namibia New Zealand bound
Sun, 29 Nov 2009
Namibia beat Tunisia 22-10 at the Hein Geigob Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday to win the Africa Cup and to book their fourth trip to the final round of the Rugby World Cup, this time in New Zealand in 2011.
