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By StuartJ

Rugby World Cup New Zealand 2011

The Rugby World Cup, rugby union's showpiece event, is held every four years and is the world's third largest sporting event behind the Olympic Games and the Soccer World Cup.


IRB World Cup Headlines

  • Namibia secure place at RWC 2011

    Namibia take their place in Pool D alongside South Africa, Wales, Fiji and Samoa at RWC 2011 after beating Tunisia 40-23 on aggregate in the Africa play-off. - 3 days ago

  • All to play for in Africa RWC qualifier

    Namibia captain Kees Lensing knows his side still have plenty of work to do if they are to beat Tunisia and qualify for Rugby World Cup 2011. - 4 days ago

  • USA qualify for RWC 2011

    USA qualify for Rugby World Cup 2011 after recording a 27-6 home win over Uruguay to complete a 54-28 aggregate play-off victory. - 9 days ago

  • Eagles defend slender lead in RWC qualifier

    USA coach Eddie O'Sullivan labels their RWC 2011 qualifier second leg with Uruguay as a "one-off final" given the Eagles' slender five-point advantage. - 2 weeks ago

  • Late fightback boosts Uruguay's RWC hopes

    Jerónimo Etcheverry scores 13 points in the last six minutes to leave Uruguay with only a five-point deficit after their RWC qualifier first leg with USA. - 2 weeks ago

  • Namibia inch closer to RWC 2011 qualification

    A vital first win in Tunisia means Namibia will take a five-point advantage into the second leg of their African play-off for a place at RWC 2011. - 2 weeks ago

  • "Unbelievable" prize awaits African qualifier

    Namibia and Tunisia may be about to lock horns in their quest to qualify for RWC 2011, but are united in their desire to face South Africa in Pool D. - 3 weeks ago

  • Rankings give twist to RWC 2011 qualifiers

    The dream of playing at RWC 2011 moves a little closer for USA, Uruguay, Tunisia and Namibia with play-off first legs which can impact the IRB World Rankings. - 3 weeks ago

BBC Rugby World Cup News

  • Wales head back to drawing board

    Wales say their disappointing autumn and the evolving world scene will see them produce a new Six Nations game plan. - 17 hours ago

  • Rees in Six Nations fitness race

    Scarlets hooker Matthew Rees is in a race against time to be fit for the 2010 Six Nations after undergoing surgery to his groin. - 14 hours ago

  • Williams injury blow for Ospreys

    Lions wing Shane Williams is out for up to six weeks after tearing a hamstring in Wales' 33-12 defeat to Australia on Saturday. - 14 hours ago

  • Sharks chief Jones issues warning

    Sale director of rugby Kingsley Jones says the sport must be mindful of supporters' interests. - 15 hours ago

  • Titterrell keen to stay at Leeds

    Hooker Andy Titterrell tells BBC Radio Leeds he would like to seal a permanent contract after agreeing a three-month deal at Leeds Carnegie. - 13 hours ago

  • O'Driscoll lauds Irish after win

    Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll heaps praise on his team-mates after the Grand Slam holders edge out world champions South Africa 15-10 at Croke Park. - 2 days ago

  • Cusiter positive on Scots future

    Skipper Chris Cusiter believes Scotland can solve their attacking problems in time to make an impact in the Six Nations. - 2 days ago

  • Injury worry for Williams & Rees

    Shane Williams and Matthew Rees are concerns after Wales' 12-33 hammering by Australia, but Leigh Halfpenny's injury is not serious. - 2 days ago

Rugby Union World Cup in the News

  • ESPN to air Rugby World Cup archive contentMedia Week Online11 hours ago

    LONDON - ESPN, the Disney-backed sports broadcaster, has struck a rights deal with the Rugby World Cup's organising body to show archive matches and footage from the tournament.

  • Namibia join Rugby World Cup partyscrum.com33 hours ago

    All the latest rugby news in brief including Namibia booking their place at Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand

  • Namibia qualifies for Rugby World CupSky News Australia2 days ago

    Namibia qualified for a fourth straight Rugby World Cup when it beat Tunisia 22-10 to wrap up their two-leg African playoff on Saturday.

  • Namibia qualifies for Rugby World CupBigPond News2 days ago

    Namibia has qualified for a fourth straight Rugby World Cup when it beat Tunisia 22-10.

  • Rugby: Namibia qualify for 2011 rugby World CupTVNZ2 days ago

    Namibia has won the battle for the Africa 1 qualification spot for Rugby World Cup 2011 after defeating Tunisia over a two-match series

  • USA Rugby Partners With Warner Bros. to Promote Film About 1995 Rugby World CupMarketwire4 hours ago

    BOULDER, CO--(Marketwire - November 30, 2009) - USA Rugby recently teamed up with Warner Bros. in an effort to promote the movie "Invictus" (PG-13), which will open nationwide on Dec. 11, to American rugby fans. From director Clint Eastwood , "Invictus" tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela ( Morgan Freeman ) joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team, Francois ...

  • Rugby: Aussie PM pushes bid for 2018 or 2022 World CupTVNZ2 days ago

    Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has taken time out from the Commonwealth summit in Trinidad and Tobago to push his country's bid to host soccer's World Cup

  • Namibia book place at World CupBBC News2 days ago

    Namibia qualify for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, where they will join Wales and South Africa in Pool D.

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The news here is a little dated, so if you want to find out the lastest news and opinion about Rugby Union in Australia, then check out theroar.com.au There is lots of information on the super 14's, the Tri-nations and the Wallabies.

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