2011 Rugby World Cup Topics

Wallabies to Face Full Strength Springboks

The Wallabies are gearing up to meet a near full strength Springbok side in Saturday’s tri-nations match in South Africa.

Wallabies Annouce Squad Ahead of Bledisloe Opener

The Wallabies will go into Saturday night’s Bledisloe Cup opener against the All Blacks in Auckland with the same starting 15 that dispatched the Springboks a fortnight ago.

Sharpe Cut From Wallabies Squad For Bledisloe Opener

Nathan Sharpe’s chances of playing at a third rugby World Cup have nosedived after the veteran lock was cut from the Wallabies squad that will take on New Zealand in the Bledisloe Cup opener on the weekend.

Berrick Barnes Pushes 2011 World Cup Claims

Berrick Barnes remains a chance to be a part of the Wallabies World Cup squad after another impressive performance for club rugby side Sydney University on the weekend.

Wycliff’s World Cup Dream Not Over Yet

Wycliff Palu has undergone surgery on his injured knee as he battles to be fit in time for the Rugby World Cup.

Brown Ruled out of Wallabies World Cup Squad

Western Force flanker Richard Brown has been ruled out of contention for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, the 23-capped Wallabies Test star undergoing surgery for a shoulder injury that will sideline him until next year.

Brumbies Get in Early to Bounce Back

After a disappointing Super 15 Rugby season this year, the Brumbies have kicked off their pre-season training months ahead of the other clubs in the competition, head coach Jack White hopeful the Canberra-based venture can bounce back to form in the 2012 Super Rugby season.

Sonny Bill Stays in New Zealand – For Now

All Blacks sensation Sonny Bill Williams is expected to re-sign with the New Zealand Rugby Union today on a one year deal, but he remains no closer to deciding which Super Rugby franchise will secure his services.

Kepu Keen to Repay Mentors with Wallabies Win

Young Australian prop Sekope Kepu is confident the Wallabies can claim an upset win over the All Blacks in their upcoming Tri-Nations Test, a victory he hopes to have a big part of repaying the faith rival Kiwi scrum coach Mike Cron has always had in him.

All Blacks to Rest Stars for Tri Nations Crusade

After a chaotic Super Rugby season, All Blacks assistant coach Steve Hansen has confirmed that many of the Crusaders reps in the New Zealand Test squad will be given a deserved rest throughout the upcoming 2011 Tri Nations tournament.