Flying Eagle is RWC dope
Sat, 21 Jan 2012
The IRB have revealed that United States wing James Paterson has been banned for four months after testing positive for a banned painkiller at the World Cup in New Zealand last year.
England aim for 'best World Cup yet'
Tue, 10 Jan 2012
The man responsible for running the 2015 World Cup in England said he aimed to deliver the best edition yet of the showpiece tournament, adding last year's hosts New Zealand had been "fantastic".
IRB boosts Christchurch coffers
Thu, 05 Jan 2012
Rugby fans and teams raised NZ$400,000 ($314,000) during the World Cup to help rebuild sports facilities in the earthquake-stricken New Zealand city of Christchurch, organisers announced Thursday.
No RWC pot of gold for Auckland
Thu, 22 Dec 2011
The World Cup may have been considered a success in New Zealand's largest city Auckland but it held few benefits for businesses, according to a city council report released this week.
All Black robbed of RWC jersey
Mon, 12 Dec 2011
All Blacks loose forward Adam Thomson has had his World Cup jerseys stolen from his apartment in Dunedin, leaving him 'heartbroken'.
Just one World Cup dope
Thu, 08 Dec 2011
One player at the World Cup failed a drugs test, the International Rugby Board (IRB) said on Wednesday, although the governing body refused to identify the player.
Final insult for 'filthy' French
Tue, 06 Dec 2011
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has spoken for the first time about allegedly being eye gouged in the World Cup Final, reportedly accusing France of "filthy" play in the tournament decider.
Samoan manager fined 100 pigs
Tue, 22 Nov 2011
The manager of Samoa's rugby team has been fined 100 pigs for disgracing his village and discrediting his chiefly title at the World Cup.
Rolland has no regrets over big red
Tue, 15 Nov 2011
Irish referee Alain Rolland has insisted he had no regrets in sending off Wales captain Sam Warburton when he produced a controversial red card during last month's World Cup semifinal against France.
IRB too late to cite Rougerie
Tue, 08 Nov 2011
The IRB are mulling over a change to disciplinary procedures after being prevented from taking action on French centre Aurélien Rougerie's alleged eye gouging on Richie McCaw.
Wilkinson turned on his teammates
Mon, 07 Nov 2011
England flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson rounded on his teammates at the World Cup, criticising their work ethic after a group went out drinking, according to extracts from his autobiography published on Monday.
Warburton: Red was the right colour
Thu, 03 Nov 2011
Wales captain Sam Warburton admits referee Alain Rolland was right to send him off in
the World Cup semifinals loss to France for a tackle that was "uglier" than he first
thought.
Harinordoquy: 'Lièvremont was lost'
Mon, 31 Oct 2011
French No.8 Imanol Harinordoquy of Biarritz said that the French coach Marc Lièvremont was lost at the World Cup in New Zealand and that the players had taken over the running of the team, ignoring their coach.
How World Cup impacted on rankings
Mon, 31 Oct 2011
Newly crowned world champions New Zealand remain on top of the IRB rankings following their 8-7 victory over France in the World Cup 2011 Final last weekend, but the tournament did see a number of changes over the seven weeks.
Wales to ride World Cup wave
Mon, 31 Oct 2011
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is set to launch a series of initiatives which will aim to boost the community game by harnessing the energy generated by Wales in the World Cup.
Moody regrets wild World Cup
Sun, 30 Oct 2011
Former England captain Lewis Moody admits he should have banned his teammates from going on nights out during their shambolic World Cup campaign in New Zealand.
Kirwan under fire over foreigners
Sat, 29 Oct 2011
All Blacks legend John Kirwan, due to quit as Japan coach after the Brave Blossoms' disappointment at the World Cup, came under fire Saturday for his use of foreign-born players.
Anonymous Fijians fined for drinking
Fri, 28 Oct 2011
The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) has fined six players for going out drinking during their World Cup campaign which saw the Pacific island nation dumped out in the pool stage.
England have confidence in Johnson
Fri, 28 Oct 2011
English rugby chief Martyn Thomas gave team manager Martin Johnson a vote of confidence on Friday and insisted he had not been given a deadline to indicate if he wants to continue in the job.
Fears for 2019 hosts Japan
Fri, 28 Oct 2011
Japan's winless exit from the World Cup raises a worrying question for the perennial Asian champions but minnows on the global stage: What will happen when they hold the event in 2019?
