Rugby World Cup 2011
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Sunday 9 October, 2011
As it happened: New Zealand v Argentina
New Zealand didn’t exactly have it all their own way against Felipe Contepomi and Los Pumas this morning. Read the minute-by-minute report here.
As it happened: South Africa v Australia
If you couldn’t drag yourself out of bed, here’s the minute-by-minute coverage of this morning’s quarter-final between South Africa and Australia.
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Saturday 8 October, 2011
Today on Twitter: The Curse of Ryle Nugent
The Head of RTE Sport flew all the way to New Zealand to commentate on the national side’s only loss. Coincidence? Users of the interwebs don’t seem to think so.
Simon Hick’s Match Report: The good, the bad and the inexplicable
A muted coda to the careers of its most talented generation, Ireland’s quarter-final performance against Wales defied explanation.
As it happened: England v France
Just when you thought you had seen all of the shocks that a Saturday morning could produce, along came England and France. Here’s the minute-by-minute report.
As it happened: Ireland v Wales
We thought it would be a close-run thing; it wasn’t. Here’s our minute-by-minute report of Ireland’s World Cup quarter-final against Wales.
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Friday 7 October, 2011
Quarter-final countdown: the view from Wales
Curious about how the Welsh view Irish rugby? Look no further: we’ve found a bona fide, valley-dwelling Welsh person to respond to your queries.
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Thursday 6 October, 2011
The Score’s alternative team of the World Cup
As the Rugby World Cup bids farewell to over half its nations, we pick our stand-outs from the twelve unfortunate squads that have already departed New Zealand.
FAQ: Who’ll win in Wellington on Saturday?
The talking heads have all come out of the woodwork in advance of Saturday’s showdown. But who are they tipping to prevail?
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Wednesday 5 October, 2011
Three Welshmen who could end Ireland’s World Cup dream
Wales’s young and exciting line-up has been making waves at this World Cup. Meet the stars most likely to do some damage against Ireland on Saturday morning.
Warburton is up there with Pocock and McCaw, warns O’Callaghan
DOC highlights the “massive threat” posed by the Welsh openside ahead of Saturday’s meeting.
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Tuesday 4 October, 2011
Du Plessis backs Ireland to reach World Cup Final
Springboks prop Jannie Du Plessis says he expects Ireland to outstrip their Six Nations rivals at this year’s tournament.
Guscott: England players showing ‘a lack of respect’
The BBC pundit has become the latest in a long line of ex-internationals to express his dismay at the behaviour of Martin Johnson’s squad.
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Sunday 2 October, 2011
As it happened: New Zealand v Canada
After enduring a tough week, could the All Blacks serve up some sporting catharsis against Canada?
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Saturday 1 October, 2011
As it happened: France v Tonga
Les Bleus needed a point against the Pacific islanders to book a place in the quarter-finals. Could they do it? Find out on our liveblog.
As it happened: Australia v Russia
The Tri-Nations champs hoped to appease their critics by giving Russia a jolly good thrashing. Review our liveblog to find out how they got on.
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Thursday 29 September, 2011
Tuilagi slapped with $10,000 fine for wearing the wrong gumshield?
Samoa’s tackle-shrugging winger has been fined heavily by the IRB for wearing a branded gumshield during Sunday’s World Cup match against Fiji.
Lomu remains in hospital, signs deal with NZ Women’s Weekly
Concerns are growing for the health of the former All Blacks winger, who has granted a New Zealand women’s magazine exclusive access to news of his treatment.
Illegal ball exchange sees England coaches banned
Two members of the England coaching staff have been suspended after allowing Jonny Wilkinson to change the match ball for conversion attempts against Romania.
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Tuesday 27 September, 2011
As it happened: Italy v USA
Friends close, enemies closer: chart the progress of Ireland’s Pool C rivals with our account of the Azzuri’s clash with Eddie O’Sullivan’s USA.
As it happened: Canada v Japan
Two evenly-matched teams slugging it out in pursuit of a guaranteed place in the next Rugby World Cup. What more could you want? (Apart from sleep.)
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Sunday 25 September, 2011
As it happened: Ireland v Russia
Ireland were expected to hammer a tired Russian side in Rotorua this morning. Find out how they got on with a review of our minute-by-minute account.
As it happened: Samoa v Fiji
With Pool Stage qualification and Pacific island bragging rights at stake, this Eden Park encounter was never going to be short on physicality.
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Friday 23 September, 2011
Kidney dismisses ‘scandalous’ fake injury accusations
Deccie hits back after former Wallaby Tim Horan accused Ireland of cheating their way to victory.
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Wednesday 21 September, 2011
Fergus McFadden’s World Cup diary: part two
“I’d say it was some weekend – especially in Dublin where fellas probably kicked on and kept going.” The Ireland centre continues his dispatches from inside the camp.
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Tuesday 20 September, 2011
Campese tells Cooper to put the team first
Australia’s maverick fly-half, Quade Cooper, has come in for some stinging criticism from Wallabies World Cup legend David Campese.
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Sunday 18 September, 2011
Hard Yards: here’s what you missed this morning
Losing track of all the World Cup action? Get up to speed with our round-up.
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Saturday 17 September, 2011
Ireland vs. Australia: the view from Down Under
Haven’t had your fill of World Cup glory? Check out our slideshow of the sweet, sweet post-match headlines from Australia and New Zealand.
In photos: Ireland vs. Australia
Have a flick through the best images from Ireland’s historic victory over Australia in Auckland.
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Friday 16 September, 2011
Watch: David Wallace, Joe Schmidt and Neil Francis look ahead to Australia match
Injured flanker David Wallace is among those who have been sharing their thoughts ahead of Ireland’s crucial match with the Wallabies.
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Monday 5 September, 2011
The World Cup according to Ben Kay
On the day of his unveiling as an RTÉ pundit, The Score sat down with English World Cup-winning second row Ben Kay for a chat about Martin Johnson’s England side, Ireland’s World Cup prospects and Danny Cipriani’s tabloid ambition.
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Monday 22 August, 2011
Take 5: Monday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
Scotland announce 30-man squad for World Cup
Scotland coach Andy Robinson has announced the 30-man squad that will travel to New Zealand in preparation for the Rugby World Cup.
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Wednesday 17 August, 2011
Care enjoys Inbetweeners movie; ruled out of World Cup
England scrum-half Danny Care has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after it emerged that the toe injury he sustained against Wales would require at least six weeks to heal.
Giteau’s World Cup dream comes to an end
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has yet to declare his World Cup squad selection, but influential fly-half Matt Giteau looks set to be omitted from the line-up.
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Friday 5 August, 2011
Only one World Cup question for Ireland to answer, says All Blacks legend
We caught up with one of the game’s great number eights, Zinzan Brooke, to chat about Ireland’s World Cup chances.
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Tuesday 2 August, 2011
Robinson names starting XV for Irish test
Glasgow’s Johnnie Beattie returns from a shoulder injury to start at number eight.
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Thursday 14 July, 2011
O’Gara staying focused despite hurt and hype
Out-half hopes to return to full training with Ireland this morning after injury scare.
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Tuesday 5 July, 2011
Making the World Cup squad “would mean the world to me” – Cullen
After the heartbreak of 2003 and 2007, Leo Cullen is doing everything in his power to get on the plane to New Zealand this autumn.
# rugby-world-cup-2011 - Monday 4 July, 2011
Holidays are over: O’Brien ready for biggest challenge yet
Last season might have been good, but next season could be “unreal”, says O’Brien.
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