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/ 9 September 2011
New Zealand made their intentions clear of winning their first World Cup in 24 years when they scored a 41-10 victory over Tonga on Friday.
Even though the Boks played more matches at Westpac Stadium, it does not necessarily mean they would have an advantage, says Victor Matfield
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/ 4 September 2011
Sex workers in New Zealand expect to be rushed off their feet as 95 000 fans arrive for the Rugby World Cup, with brothels doubling condom orders.
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/ 4 September 2011
The IRB has declared New Zealand ready to host an "extraordinary" Rugby World Cup despite questions about the tournament’s make-up and unsold tickets.
Springbok skipper John Smit said on Thursday the defending champions were under more pressure ahead of this year’s World Cup, compared to 2007.
World Cup organisers are $25-million short of their revenue targets and say 200 000 tickets remain unsold 17 days before the event’s opening match.
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers was a relieved man after his side’s 18-5 Tri-Nations victory over the All Blacks on Saturday.
New Zealand rugby fans have overwhelmingly rejected a campaign urging them to give up sex as a way of supporting the All Blacks during World Cup.
The Crusaders will play another Super Rugby season away from home as the Lancaster Park stadium needed to be demolished because of earthquake damage.
The All Blacks’ defence is being rated their most lethal weapon heading into the World Cup after their 30-14 Tri-Nations win over Australia.
New Zealand boosted its confidence when it trounced closest rival Australia 30-14 in a Tri-Nations test at Eden Park.
Warren Gatland says Wales and England’s decision to wear black change kits at the World Cup should be seen as a mark of respect for hosts New Zealand.
Springboks coach Pieter de Villiers says he’s leaving behind any Tri-Nations hopes and will rather be eyeing the World Cup come September.
Lock Gerhard Mostert and Patrick Lambie at fullback are set for their first starts in the Springboks’ Tri-Nations Test against the All Blacks.
The All Blacks will rest key players for their Test against Fiji, but stressed they will not fall into the same trap as Australia did against Samoa.
The International Rugby Board chief has warned price gouging during the Rugby World Cup threatens to sully New Zealand’s reputation with tourists.
The Reds’ victory can be seen as a portent of what is to come in just under two months when the World Cup begins in New Zealand.
All Blacks coach Graham Henry signalled his intentions to stick with experience for his World Cup squad.
An aggressive dog that attacked and punctured the tyres of police vehicles four times in the New Zealand city of Auckland has finally been captured.
The Auckland Blues dispatched an injury-ravaged Waratahs 26-13 at a wet Eden Park on Friday to reach the Super Rugby semifinals.
Sean Fitzpatrick has said the All Blacks are in great shape to win the World Cup on home soil this year, but the Springboks are their biggest threat.
The New Zealand government has announced the end of a 10-year moratorium on aquaculture on the South Island.
New Zealand on Tuesday said the latest Christchurch earthquake had confirmed fears that thousands of homes in the city would have to be abandoned.
A series of tremors rattled the quake-prone New Zealand city of Christchurch on Monday, destroying buildings and sending boulders tumbling down hills.
The halftime break for the 2011 rugby Tri-Nations championship will be extended from 10 minutes to 12 minutes to help teams prepare for the World Cup
Half-time breaks at this year’s Rugby World Cup will be extended to 12 minutes, organisers said on Friday.
A New Zealand lawmaker has been ejected from the nation’s Parliament for wearing the jersey of her favourite Super 15 rugby team.
The Christchurch earthquake dented Rugby World Cup ticket sales but plans for the biggest event ever staged in New Zealand remain on track.
Lions flanker Michael Rhodes has been suspended for six matches after being found guilty of a dangerous tackle on Highlanders winger Siale Piutau.
New Zealand prisoners, who will not be allowed to smoke from July 1, are being told to sing and eat carrots instead, news reports said on Tuesday.
The Golden Lions have not been contacted by New Zealand authorities about an alleged sexual assault by one of their players, the club’s union says.
South Africa had won the final of the London Sevens while New Zealand celebrated winning a ninth International Rugby Board Sevens World Series title.