Skipper McCaw will play through the pain, say All Blacks
Concerns over All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw's injury have been allayed by news that he will be playing in the World Cup semifinal against Australia.
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All Blacks overcome Pumas to reach semis
New Zealand eased into the World Cup semi-finals with a sometimes nervous but ultimately comfortable 33-10 victory over a dogged Argentina.
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Boks favourites against Wallabies
Despite the loss of Frans Steyn, South Africa have emerged as the favourites to win on Sunday, after Australia's dreadful display against Ireland.
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French doing things by halves
Selection of the scrumhalf Morgan Parra at outside-half against the All Blacks may help France secure an easier route to the final.
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Injured Carter out of All Blacks' clash with Japan
All Blacks' fly-half Dan Carter has pulled out of the side to play Japan in their World Cup clash on Friday after failing to overcome a sore back.
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Party kicks off World Cup
Thousands of rugby fans flooded onto the downtown streets of Auckland's waterfront as the country began the World Cup in a carnival-like atmosphere.
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Reaching for the World Cup trophy
The 2011 Rugby World Cup tournament kicks off with the All Blacks feeling the pressure and the Springboks seeking a good start against Wales.
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History is on our side: Botha
Former Springbok flyhalf Naas Botha says the history books show that Australia's victory in the Tri-Nations series should count in favour of SA.
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Beale try helps Wallabies to Tri-Nations title
Kurtley Beale finished off a brilliant sweeping movement to give Australia enough breathing space to beat New Zealand 25-20 and win the Tri-Nations.
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All Blacks get reminder of World Cup nightmare
All Blacks coach Graham Henry is convinced his team is on the right track despite being given a reminder of a world cup nightmare after SA defeat.
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