Event: World Cup Pool B

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Azzurri the focus as O’Shea rules out Munster CEO role

Conor O’Shea has ruled himself out of becoming the new Munster CEO, insisting his focus is on getting Italy ready for the World Cup in Japan.

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Moody has praise for Scotland

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England coaches Alred and Stridgeon banned for switching balls

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Robinson rings the changes for Scotland

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Contepomi fit to face Scotland

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Robinson rings the changes

Argentina run in six tries against doughty Romania

Argentina 43 Romania 8

Sat, 17 Sep, 2011

Scotland get the win but fail to impress

Scotland 34 Romania 24

Sat, 10 Sep, 2011

Robinson wants Scotland sharp from the off

Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has urged his side to hit the ground running in the World Cup Pool B opener with Romania in Invercargill on Saturday.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2011

Scotland gain confidence against Italy

Scotland 23 Italy 12

Sat, 20 Aug, 2011

Scotland skipper Lawson taking nothing for granted

Rory Lawson is far from complacent about taking his place in Andy Robinson’s 30-man Scotland squad for the Rugby World Cup despite being named as captain for Saturday’s EMC Test with Ireland.

Wed, 03 Aug, 2011

Ireland make two changes for Kazakh clash

IRELAND women’s coach Philip Doyle has made two changes from the side which defeated USA (22-12) for this afternoon’s World Cup Pool B clash with Kazakhstan, (Surrey Sports Park, 4.30pm).

Sat, 28 Aug, 2010

Thomas gets call up for 100th cap

Wales captain Gareth Thomas will win his 100th cap in Saturday’s World Cup eliminator against Fiji after making a rapid return from injury.

Wed, 26 Sep, 2007

Jenkins recalls old heads

Wales head coach Gareth Jenkins has recalled experienced trio Stephen Jones, Gareth Thomas and Colin Charvis for Saturday’s pivotal World Cup clash with Australia in Cardiff.

Thu, 13 Sep, 2007

Jones set to miss England clash

Wales fly-half Stephen Jones looks set to miss next Saturday’s World Cup warm-up clash with England after pulling a groin muscle.

Sat, 28 Jul, 2007

Fiji overcome Japanese resistance

Fiji finally overcame stubborn Japanese resistance to win their World Cup Pool B clash with Japan in at the Dairy Farmers Stadium in Townsville to set up a potentially vital clash with Scotland for a quarter-final place.

Thu, 23 Oct, 2003

Fiji lead Japan at break

Fiji struggled to a slender half-time advantage in their World Cup Pool B clash with Japan in Townsville.

Thu, 23 Oct, 2003

France swamp Japan after early scare

Aurelien Rougerie claimed two tries as France swamped World Cup minnows Japan in emphatic style in their World Cup Pool B encounter at the Dairy Farmers stadium.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2003

McGeechan unfazed by USA forward power

Scotland coach Ian McGeechan identified the United States’ physical strength as his team’s biggest obstacle when the two sides meet in their World Cup Pool B match in Brisbane on Monday evening.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2003

Two tries give Samoa 20-minute lead

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Wed, 15 Oct, 2003

Italy beat Tonga easily

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Wed, 15 Oct, 2003

Italy lead by try after 60 minutes

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Wed, 15 Oct, 2003

Italy lead Tonga by nine points

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Wed, 15 Oct, 2003

Tonga scores against Italy

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Wed, 15 Oct, 2003

Italy scores again against Tonga

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Wed, 15 Oct, 2003

Italy leads Tonga after 20 minutes

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Wed, 15 Oct, 2003

Italy v Tonga teamsheets

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Wed, 15 Oct, 2003

Little penalty seperates Eagles and Fiji after hour

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Wed, 15 Oct, 2003

Eagles lead by penalty after twenty minutes

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Wed, 15 Oct, 2003

Fiji v USA teamsheets

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Wed, 15 Oct, 2003

Irish referee Lewis handed whistle for French game

IRISH referee Alan Lewis will take charge of the World Cup Pool B clash between France and Japan in Townsville after Australian official Scott Young injured a hamstring.

Tue, 07 Oct, 2003