England To Play South Africa in World Cup Rugby Final

" England will face South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final after the Springboks pushed aside Argentina in tonight's semi-final in Paris. "" South Africa - who beat the South American side 37-13 - are hot favourites to topple England next Saturday. England...

Springboks Defeat Fiji: Rugby World Cup

South Africa are becoming the new bookmakers' darlings as New Zealand bows out of the tournament..."South Africa progressed to the Rugby World Cup semifinals on Sunday by eking out a hard-fought 37-20 victory over...

France Upsets NZ: Rugby World Cup

In a shocking turn of events, tournament favorites New Zealand have lost to France:"France set up a World Cup semi-final with England after a stunning win over hot favourites New Zealand in Cardiff. The All Blacks dominated the first half but only had Luke McAlister's try to...

England Squeaks Past Oz: Rugby World Cup

A friend of mine in Sydney wrote me in great distress over this one. "England move into the last four after defeating Australia 12-10 in the first quarter-final of the IRB Rugby World Cup at Stade Velodrome in...

New Zealand Paints It Black: Rugby World Cup

The Kiwi invasion of France continues..."New Zealand finished the World Cup pool stage in style with a spectacular demonstration of running and passing to demolish Romania 85-8 on Saturday. The All Blacks racked...

Ireland Outruns Namibia: Rugby World Cup

Ireland defeats Namibia (the other African team in the tournament) 32-17. "Namibia, who were the easybeats of the last World Cup after losing 64-7 to Ireland and 142-0 to Australia, embarrassed the Irish...

Scotland Bests Portugal: Rugby World Cup

Portugal, newcomers to the Rugby World Cup, found themselves on the receiving end of Scotland's offense. Portugal was limited to a single penalty goal as the Scots dominated the match."Potent Scotland laid down a...

Wales Batters Canada: Rugby World Cup

Ouch. Wales defeated Canada, 42-17 in Pool B. Canada did really well... until Wales turned part of the second half into a try-a-thon, with five in fifteen minutes."Ric Suggitt had one wish after coaching Canada...

Springboks Defeat Samoa: Rugby World Cup

South Africa dominated Samoa in their Pool A opener, owning the offense for the entire game. Winger Bryan Habana scored a breathtaking four tries. The Boks have one helluva lucky charm: Nelson Mandela-"More good...

England Beats USA: Rugby World Cup

England won its Pool A opener against the USA in Lens, France. The Yanks were stronger in the scrums, but ultimately couldn't convert their energy into points.England enter the tournament as defending champions,...

Australia Hammers Japan: Rugby World Cup

The Wallabies rocked Japan with 13 tries, limiting their opponents to a single penalty goal. A storming World Cup opener for Australia, held at Stade Gerland in Lyon. The gory details.Twice champions Australia...

All Blacks Beat Italy in World Cup Debut

New Zealand defeated Italy in their Pool C opener at the Marseille Velodrome, with three tries by winger Doug Howlett. The All Blacks dominated the match in tries, conversions and penalty goals.The New Zealand...

Argentina beats France in opening game of Rugby World Cup

In an embarrassing and surprising result, Argentina beat France in today's opening game. "Argentina caused a huge upset in the opening match of the IRB Rugby World Cup by beating France 17-12 at the Stade de...

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