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Uruguay players dream of Rugby World Cup

1 decade ago by IRB

Uruguay head coach Pablo Lemoine chooses 31 players to tour Japan and play two tests, before travelling on to Europe for the final preparations towards Rugby World Cup 2015.

Six or 12? It’s just a number to Sam Burgess

1 decade ago by IRB

RWC 2015 hopeful Sam Burgess shrugs off the debate about whether he should play in the back row or at centre.

Forbes steps down as NZ Sevens captain

1 decade ago by IRB

Long-serving All Blacks Sevens captain DJ Forbes steps aside to improve his chances of being selected for Rio 2016.

Barritt hoping to make up for lost time

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Brad Barritt hopes he can force his way into England head coach Stuart Lancaster's thinking ahead of the Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji in September.

Webb Ellis Cup arrives in England

1 decade ago by IRB

The first day of the Trophy Tour in England marks the start of the final countdown to Rugby World Cup 2015.

Eagles will stand the test of time, says Captain America Wyles

1 decade ago by IRB

​New USA captain Chris Wyles is excited at the prospect of leading his country out in the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2015.

Sevens stars set for Pacific Games

1 decade ago by IRB

Rugby sevens kicks off at the Pacific Games 2015 on Wednesday with medals up for grabs as well as one of Oceania Rugby's places in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series qualifier in Hong Kong next year.

Samoa set for historic test with All Blacks

1 decade ago by IRB

The crowds were out in force as Samoa and New Zealand took part in a parade through Apia ahead of the first meeting between the two on Samoan soil.

Brave Blossoms ready to write their own script

1 decade ago by IRB

Eddie Jones is hoping the Brave Blossoms can add to the sporting buzz found in Japan presently with further on-field success in the coming months.

Mike Brown display sends out message

1 decade ago by The Times

When England launched their new shirt for the Rugby World Cup yesterday, there was message aplenty in the first man...