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  1. X-factor: controll the Uncontrollable
    Fiji Times logo Fiji Times 11 hours ago

    Christ who strengthens me." Holyfield had a hole in his heart, but then attended a Benny Hinn Crusade and was healed. Tyson never beat Holyfield again and the only thing he got out of it was a bit of flesh from Holyfield's ear. Serevi and the late...

  2. Mealamu still hungry for a Super Rugby title
    Super 14 Rugby logo Super 14 Rugby 11 hours ago

    Ever since then the Blues have made appearances in the Super Rugby Semi-finals but never quite managing to go all the way which irks Mealamu. The Blues success bothers Mealamu even though he is still riding on the wave of Rugby World Cup success and he...

  3. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago
    Referee Steve Walsh of Australia during the 2011 Rugby World Cup pool A match France vs Tonga at the Wellington Regional Stadium in Wellington on October 1, 2011.

    Referee Steve Walsh of Australia during the 2011 Rugby World Cup pool A match France vs Tonga at the Wellington Regional Stadium in Wellington on October 1, 2011. View Photo »

  4. My immediate focus is on the Pacific Rugby Cup, which begins on February 26 and long-term goal is the Rugby World Cup 2015.
    SOURCE: Fiji Times 1 month ago
  5. MasterChef's advice for Jamie Oliver
    Stuff.co.nz 13 hours ago
    Jamie Oliver

    In recent months new dining hotspots have sprung up at Wynyard Quarter, Britomart and Federal St, and operators elsewhere are feeling the pinch as people try the new venues. "We have seen an increase in the number of businesses opening as a direct...

  6. Sharples says Maori presence at RWC has paid off
    Radio New Zealand logo Radio New Zealand 15 hours ago

    Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples says he pushed to have a Maori presence at the Rugby World Cup because tangata whenua did not even get a look in during the America's Cup in 2000. The Government estimates visitors to Waka Maori contributed $9 million...

  7. VIDEO – Lancaster excited by tough Welsh challenge
    England Rugby Union logo England Rugby Union 16 hours ago
    Stuart Lancaster looks on during an England training session at Pennyhill Park

    That is part of the dynamic, as well as the three returning players. It is still early." Turning to England’s next opponents, Warren Gatland’s Wales, Lancaster reiterated his respect for a side who have been improving rapidly and even earned a...

  8. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago
    A picture taken on September 7, 2011 shows debris lying on the ground in from of a badly quake-damaged building in Christchurch during a tour given to foreign journalists visiting the city ahead of the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Standard & Poor's and Fitch...

    A picture taken on September 7, 2011 shows debris lying on the ground in from of a badly quake-damaged building in Christchurch during a tour given to foreign journalists visiting the city ahead of the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Standard & Poor's and Fitch... View Photo »

  9. Martin Henderson, a 37 year-old British man who suffers from dwarfism, was out celebrating his birthday and watching the Rugby World Cup when he was suddenly, and violently tossed by a 'hooded thug' while trying to enjoy a smoke outside of the White Horse Pub in Wincanton, Somerset.
    SOURCE: wetpaint.com 1 month ago
  10. Rugby World Cup 2007 Highlights
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  11. Quake - a year on: McCaw dreams of city being 'cool' again
    New Zealand Herald logo New Zealand Herald 16 hours ago

    McCaw has learned over the years the importance of putting the bad experiences behind him and looking forward. It is a philosophy the Rugby World Cup-winning All Black captain thinks applies not only on the rugby field, but also to his hometown a year...

  12. IRFU exploring World Cup bid
    RTE Interactive logo RTE Interactive 17 hours ago

    It's a question ultimately of whether the Government wants to get involved in it or not. If they don't want to get involved in it then it doesn't happen." New Zealand hosted the most recent Rugby World Cup with significant backing from the New Zealand...

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About Rugby World Cup

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The Rugby World Cup is the premier international rugby union competition. The event is organised by the sport's governing body, the International Rugby Board (IRB), and is contested by the men's national teams. The inaugural tournament was held in 1987, hosted by both Australia and New Zealand, and is now contested every four years. Full Article

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 23: Singer Hayley Westenra performs during the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup Final match between France and New Zealand at Eden Park on October 23, 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand.
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  1. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 23: Singer Hayley Westenra performs during the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup Final match between France and New Zealand at Eden Park on October 23, 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 23: Singer Hayley Westenra performs during the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup Final match between France and New Zealand at Eden Park on October 23, 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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  2. France's left wing Alexis Palisson reacts after the 2011 Rugby World Cup final match New Zealand vs France at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on October 23, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    France's left wing Alexis Palisson reacts after the 2011 Rugby World Cup final match New Zealand vs France at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on October 23, 2011.

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  3. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 23: Fireworks light up the sky during the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup Final match between France and New Zealand at Eden Park on October 23, 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 23: Fireworks light up the sky during the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup Final match between France and New Zealand at Eden Park on October 23, 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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  4. French players salute the crowd after their Rugby World Cup final loss to the New Zealand All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    French players salute the crowd after their Rugby World Cup final loss to the New Zealand All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011.

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  5. French fans who attended the 2011 Rugby World Cup final match France vs. New Zealand broadcasted on a giant TV screen at the Ernest-Wallon stadium in the French southwestern city of Toulouse, look dejected after the defeat of France (8-7), on October 23, 2011. New Zealand ended 24 years... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    French fans who attended the 2011 Rugby World Cup final match France vs. New Zealand broadcasted on a giant TV screen at the Ernest-Wallon stadium in the French southwestern city of Toulouse, look dejected after the defeat of France (8-7), on October 23, 2011. New Zealand ended 24 years...

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  6. New Zealand All Black players react after the 2011 Rugby World Cup final match New Zealand vs France at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on October 23, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    New Zealand All Black players react after the 2011 Rugby World Cup final match New Zealand vs France at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on October 23, 2011.

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  7. France's Francois Trinh-Duc reacts after the 2011 Rugby World Cup final match New Zealand vs France at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on October 23, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    France's Francois Trinh-Duc reacts after the 2011 Rugby World Cup final match New Zealand vs France at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on October 23, 2011.

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  8. France's Thierry Dusautoir scores a try during the Rugby World Cup final against the New Zealand All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    France's Thierry Dusautoir scores a try during the Rugby World Cup final against the New Zealand All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011.

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  9. France's hooker William Servat is tackled during the 2011 Rugby World Cup final match New Zealand vs France at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on October 23, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    France's hooker William Servat is tackled during the 2011 Rugby World Cup final match New Zealand vs France at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on October 23, 2011.

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  10. France's Morgan Parra leaves the field injured during their Rugby World Cup final against the New Zealand All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    France's Morgan Parra leaves the field injured during their Rugby World Cup final against the New Zealand All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011.

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  11. France's fly-half Morgan Parra reacts during the 2011 Rugby World Cup final match New Zealand vs France at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on October 23, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    France's fly-half Morgan Parra reacts during the 2011 Rugby World Cup final match New Zealand vs France at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on October 23, 2011.

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  12. The Web Ellis Cup stands at the 2011 Rugby World Cup final match New Zealand vs France at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on October 23, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    The Web Ellis Cup stands at the 2011 Rugby World Cup final match New Zealand vs France at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on October 23, 2011.

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  13. France's lock Lionel Nallet vies during the 2011 Rugby World Cup final match New Zealand vs France at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on October 23, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    France's lock Lionel Nallet vies during the 2011 Rugby World Cup final match New Zealand vs France at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on October 23, 2011.

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  14. France's coach Marc Lievremont looks on during the 2011 Rugby World Cup final match New Zealand vs France at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on October 23, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    France's coach Marc Lievremont looks on during the 2011 Rugby World Cup final match New Zealand vs France at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on October 23, 2011.

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  15. The French team warms up before the 2011 Rugby World Cup final match New Zealand vs France at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on October 23, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    The French team warms up before the 2011 Rugby World Cup final match New Zealand vs France at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on October 23, 2011.

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  16. French fans show their support ahead of their team's Rugby World Cup final against the New Zealand All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    French fans show their support ahead of their team's Rugby World Cup final against the New Zealand All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011.

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  17. A New Zealand All Black fan attends the 2011 Rugby World Cup final match New Zealand vs France at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on October 23, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    A New Zealand All Black fan attends the 2011 Rugby World Cup final match New Zealand vs France at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on October 23, 2011.

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  18. A French fan looks on before their Rugby World Cup final match against New Zealand All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland October 23, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    A French fan looks on before their Rugby World Cup final match against New Zealand All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland October 23, 2011.

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  19. A French fan poses with a signage before their Rugby World Cup final match against New Zealand All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland October 23, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    A French fan poses with a signage before their Rugby World Cup final match against New Zealand All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland October 23, 2011.

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  20. New Zealand All Blacks' Ma'a Nonu reacts during their Rugby World Cup final match against France at Eden Park in Auckland October 23, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    New Zealand All Blacks' Ma'a Nonu reacts during their Rugby World Cup final match against France at Eden Park in Auckland October 23, 2011.

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  21. Players react after a penalty late in the Rugby World Cup final match between New Zealand All Blacks and France at Eden Park in Auckland October 23, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Players react after a penalty late in the Rugby World Cup final match between New Zealand All Blacks and France at Eden Park in Auckland October 23, 2011.

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  22. France's players wear their second-place medals after losing the Rugby World Cup final to New Zealand All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland October 23, 2011. New Zealand on Sunday beat France 8-7 to win the Rugby World Cup final. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    France's players wear their second-place medals after losing the Rugby World Cup final to New Zealand All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland October 23, 2011. New Zealand on Sunday beat France 8-7 to win the Rugby World Cup final.

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  23. France's Lionel Nallet reacts with teammates after losing the Rugby World Cup final to New Zealand All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland October 23, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    France's Lionel Nallet reacts with teammates after losing the Rugby World Cup final to New Zealand All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland October 23, 2011.

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  24. France captain Thierry Dusautoir scores a try during their Rugby World Cup final match against New Zealand All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland October 23, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    France captain Thierry Dusautoir scores a try during their Rugby World Cup final match against New Zealand All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland October 23, 2011.

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  25. France players form a huddle after losing their Rugby World Cup final match against New Zealand All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland October 23, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    France players form a huddle after losing their Rugby World Cup final match against New Zealand All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland October 23, 2011.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 23: Singer Hayley Westenra performs during the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup Final match between France and New Zealand at Eden Park on October 23, 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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  1. Wow, I really am going to play a part in this Rugby World Cup.
    SOURCE: All Blacks 2 months ago
  2. went to New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup and still has to come back
    SOURCE: Irish Times 2 months ago
  3. In addition, he had an X-ray prior to surgery which showed the bone had started to heal to some extent in the four weeks since the end of the Rugby World Cup, which is good news
    SOURCE: Fiji Times 2 months ago
  4. We have the Rugby World Cup Sevens and the Commonwealth Games over the next few years so to be back involved is a great opportunity.
    SOURCE: Fiji Times 2 months ago
  5. Women’s Rugby is currently on a high. Women’s Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009 firmly placed it on the global map, demonstrating the sheer universality and appetite for the Game, while Women’s Rugby World Cup 2010 underpinned the tremendous potential for the Women’s Game to attract new audiences and fans, wh...
    SOURCE: International Rugby Board 2 months ago
  6. These are exciting times for Rugby around the world. We have witnessed an 18% growth in participation across the sport since Rugby World Cup 2007 and Olympic Games inclusion has provided a fantastic opportunity for Rugby to flourish in nations that would not usually be associated with the sport. Women’s...
    SOURCE: International Rugby Board 2 months ago
  7. Many of the visitors here for Rugby World Cup enjoyed camping while they were in New Zealand and received great welcomes from the communities they visited. We want to ensure that campers continue to be welcomed this summer and have great experiences on their travels
    SOURCE: InfoNews.co.nz 2 months ago
  8. It's been a long campaign and a long year when you go back to the Christchurch earthquakes, everything from the Rugby World Cup to the Rena. But I'm really happy with the way the campaign's gone. They're always quirky and they're quite often tough. With luck we'll get our voters out tomorrow and get a g...
    SOURCE: New Zealand Herald 2 months ago
  9. The one that I will never forget was when, in 2007, the knightly All Blacks had been knocked out by France in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final - it was like grief counselling.
    SOURCE: New Zealand Herald 2 months ago
  10. While he ended the Rugby World Cup with a bit of a shoulder niggle, James is in good nick, given the load that he has carried
    – Robbie Deans SOURCE: All Blacks 2 months ago
  11. The Irish Rugby Football Union is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of the preparation and participation of the Ireland Team in the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. It is standard IRFU policy that tournaments and tours undertaken by all representative teams are fully reviewed to evaluate ...
    SOURCE: Irish Times 2 months ago
  12. Following today's serious breach of confidentiality regarding Rugby World Cup reports to the Professional Game Board, the Rugby Football Union will investigate fully and, if appropriate, take disciplinary action. The investigation will be carried out expediently by an independent external firm.
    SOURCE: Sky Sports 2 months ago
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