Portugal nearer France

Saturday January 27 2007

By beating Morocco 16-15 in their World Cup qualifier Portugal have won both legs and now only Uruguay block their way to France.

RWC kick-off times announced

Wednesday January 10 2007
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced the kick-off times for the 48 matches of the much-anticipated Rugby World Cup to be played in France during the months of September and October in 2007.

'Can the World Cup' says Moffett

Thursday December 14 2006
David Moffett, the former chief executive of both the New Zealand and Welsh rugby unions, believes the World Cup has lost its significance and needs to be replaced on the global landscape.

Eden Park remains Kiwis' best bet

Monday November 27 2006
The New Zealand government on Monday announced that it had abandoned plans for a showcase Auckland waterfront stadium to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup Final, in the face of strong opposition in the country's largest city.

Georgia march on to France

Saturday November 25 2006
A draw in Lisbon was enough to get Georgia a ticket to play in France at the 2007 Rugby Worlod Cup.