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France still looking back

2011-10-06 09:42

France are more concerned about erasing the memory of their loss to Tonga last week than taking revenge on England this weekend.

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The Tongans have not yet made a impact at the Rugby World Cup, but they are a physical outfit and have the potential to cause upsets.
Rugby World Cup 2011

Mixed returns for Tonga, Fiji

2011-10-04 14:10
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Tonga and Fiji have received contrasting receptions after their elimination in the pool stages from the Rugby World Cup.

 
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Armitage one of three cited

2011-10-02 09:53
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England winger Delon Armitage is one of three players who'll face RWC disciplinary hearings after being cited on Saturday.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Tonga's Hufanga suspended

2011-10-02 15:27
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Tonga winger Sukanaivalu Hufanga has been suspended for five weeks after being found guilty of a dangerous tip tackle.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Beers the tonic for France

2011-10-01 16:06
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Distraught France coach Marc Lievremont thinks a few drinks might be just the tonic he and his players need.

 

Aleki Lutui

Aleki Lutui is a robust, aggressive hooker and is one of the most experienced players in the Tongan Rugby World Cup squad.
 
 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Tonga shock France

2011-10-01 09:19
18 comments

The scintillating Tongans have defeated France in one of the biggest upsets in RWC history, but failed to advance to the quarterfinals.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Tonga too strong for Japan

2011-09-21 11:36
8 comments

Tonga broke Japanese hearts and extended their record World Cup win drought with an action-packed victory in Pool A.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Tongans happy despite defeat

2011-09-10 06:56
6 comments

Tongan coach Isitolo Maka and captain Finau were delighted by their side's try and second-half against the All Blacks.

 
 
Rugby World Cup 2011

France fully focused on Tonga

2011-09-30 09:32
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France coach Marc Lievremont said his team's focus was solely on beating Tonga to ensure they qualify for the quarter-finals.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

SBW, Kahui fuel wing debate

2011-09-16 20:35
10 comments

The form of Richard Kahui and Sonny Bill Williams has given the All Blacks some selection headaches for the rest of the RWC.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Work to be done - Henry

2011-09-09 16:32
74 comments

Graham Henry has blamed the lengthy build up and anticipation for New Zealand's error-strewn victory over Tonga.

 
 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Maka targets 'weak' centres

2011-09-29 11:13
1 comments

Tonga captain Finau Maka has sets sights on France's 'weak' centres as they prepare for their final RWC pool match in Wellington.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Canada break Tonga's hearts

2011-09-14 09:00
25 comments

Wing Phil Mackenzie has scored a late try for Canada to help his side open their RWC campaign with a victory over Tonga.

 
Rugby World Cup 2011

Nervy NZ: Boks won't smirk

2011-09-09 16:54
38 comments

The Springboks have been served another useful reminder of the robust, committed approach of the Pacific Island teams.

 
 
 

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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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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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