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England edge Scotland

2011-10-01 12:28

England have set up a World Cup quarterfinal against France with victory over old rivals Scotland in a nervy Pool B match.

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The Scots have proud tradition and some great players, but have never fulfilled their true potential at the Rugby World Cup.
Rugby World Cup 2011

Scots back their weapons

2011-09-30 11:48
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Scotland are confident they have the weapons to break down one of the meanest defences and snatch a place in the quarter-finals.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Kellock returns to lead Scots

2011-09-29 12:19
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Captain Alastair Kellock has returned to the Scotland line-up in one of six changes for their must-win clash against England.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

'91 loss still haunts Hastings

2011-09-30 09:32
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England and Scotland will do something never done before in the 140-year history of rugby's oldest international, at Eden Park.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Scots refuse to think of exit

2011-09-28 16:50
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Scotland refused to contemplate being knocked out of the RWC by England, but would be ecstatic if they could eliminate them instead.

 

 
 
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TV to help England v Scotland?

2011-09-27 17:11
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England's forwards have watched the Ultimate Fighting Championship on TV to brace for an intensely physical clash with Scotland.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Argentina sneak past Scotland

2011-09-25 11:56
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Argentina have kept their quarter-final hopes alive with a narrow victory over Scotland in a pulsating RWC clash in Wellington.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Bagpipe ban for Scots

2011-09-20 11:38
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RWC organisers have enraged Scottish fans by banning bagpipes from matches citing that it is a distraction to Scotland's opponents.

 
 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Scotland need killer instinct

2011-09-26 11:15
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Scotland's inability to finish off try-scoring movements may haunt them when they face old rivals England in a do-or-die RWC encounter.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Scots opt for Jackson

2011-09-22 07:48
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Ruaridh Jackson will start at flyhalf for Scotland, replacing Dan Parks for their crunch Pool B clash against Argentina.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Scotland stumble past Georgia

2011-09-14 11:47
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Scotland have scrambled to an unconvincing victory over Georgia in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash in a wet Invercargill.

 
 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Scots rue 'moment of madness'

2011-09-25 14:37
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Scotland coach Andy Robinson is ruing "30 seconds of madness" that saw his side concede a late try to hand Argentina victory.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Bagpipe ban riles Scots

2011-09-21 13:23
59 comments

Scotland players are said to be upset and "gutted" that their fans aren't allowed to play bagpipes in stadiums at the RWC.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Samoa smash Namibians

2011-09-14 09:21
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Powerhouse wing Alesani Tuilagi claimed 3 tries as Samoa crushed Namibia to launch their RWC campaign in fine fashion.

 
 
 

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New Zealand

The All Blacks are a mighty force and this Rugby World Cup may well be the one where they shake the ghosts of past tournaments.

 

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Richie McCaw

All Black skipper and prodigious tackler, ball carrier and turnover specialist, Richie McCaw will look to lay the ghosts of previous World Cups to rest.

 

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Eden Park

Eden Park's history boasts some of the greatest sporting moments, including the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987 and 1992 Cricket World Cup.

 
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Lessons learnt from RWC 2011

2011-10-26 16:45

A few vital life lessons from Tank Lanning's recent trip to New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup quarter and semi-finals. Read More

 
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