Rugby Union World Cup
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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
Important World Cup Sites
- World Cup 2011 Site
Includes schedules, competition information, and official news. - Planet Rugby World Cup News
News and features about the 2007 and other WCs from the Planet Rugby site. (Includes news about the WC 2011, to be held in New Zealand.) - Rugby Worldcupweb.com
Provides full coverage of the World Cup 2007 in France with statistics and results of previous cups. - Rugby Heaven: World Cup
World Cup coverage from the Rugby Heaven site.
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.
The Women's Rugby World Cup Canada 2006
- Official Women's Rugby World Cup 2006 Site
Official International Rugby Board site for the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2006. Includes news, schedule information, and updates. - Women's World Cup News
From the IRB site. - The Women's Rugby World Cup: Wikpedia
An article about the history, results, and organisation of the WRWC. - BBC Sport: WRWC Barcelona 2002
Coverage of the final and audio feeds of captains' and coaches' reactions. - History of the Women's Rugby World Cup
History of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
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