Rugby News - RWC 2011

SANZAR wins RWC stoush

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The International Rugby Board has agreed to hand out a bigger slice of the Rugby World Cup revenue pie in what is being hailed as a major boon for the SANZAR nations and Argentina.

Taller, heavier, experienced teams win World Cups

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Teams with the tallest backs and the heaviest and most experienced forwards tend to win the Rugby World Cup, according to a French study.

Campese rips into Deans

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Wallabies great David Campese has slammed Robbie Deans and has called for Ewen McKenzie to replace him as Australian coach.

Moody responds to damning RWC report

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Former England skipper Lewis Moody has countered reports that he put commercial gain before his playing duties at the Rugby World Cup.

Judgement reserved in Fuimaono-Sapolu case

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Samoan centre and serial tweeter Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu will have to wait before finding out whether or not he won his appeal against a suspended six-month ban.

Lièvremont blasts ABs, Joubert

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Former France coach Marc Lièvremont has criticised the All Blacks for their attitude towards his players following the Rugby World Cup final and questioned some of the decisions made in that game by referee Craig Joubert.

Safety fears for Lawrence

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New Zealand referee Bryce Lawrence will not officiate in South Africa again if he receives personal threats from disgruntled Springboks fans.

Townsend: ‘We can score tries’

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Its Rugby World Cup form might suggest otherwise, but Scotland is determined to realise its attacking potential in next year’s Six Nations, says Gregor Townsend.

Wales secure Edwards

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Shaun Edwards will continue in his role as defence coach of Wales for the next four years.

Tua’s wife keen on Samoan gig

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The wife and manager of New Zealand heavyweight boxer David Tua wants to become the Samoan rugby team manager.