Rugby World Cup News

Following Portugal’s loss to Georgia they will now meet Morocco to decide who meets Uruguay. The next round will be the last for one side and a reprieve for the other, although we expect Uruguay to win through against either side and claim the Repechage’1′ spot in pool’C’ for RWC 2007.

Development of Eden Park is forcast to cost $385m and at this time the funding is short by $225m. At this time the Eden park Trust has $60m and Rugby new Zealand has committed $30m, hoped for is a lottery grant of $50m and trust grants of $20m. This leaves the $225m sum that […]

Georgia drew 11-11 with Portugal but thanks to their first leg points they win through to France 2007.  Georgia will now face Argentina, France, Ireland and Namibia in pool’D’, a real tough ask with probably their only chance being a win against Namibia.

Japan beat Korea 54-0 to claim their place in RWC 2007 as Asia 1. As expected Japan beat Korea in Hong Kong in a most convincing fashion and now go to France in 2007 taking their place in pool ‘B’ where they will play Australia, Canada, Fiji and Wales.

A new waterfront Stadium did not pass the Councils in Auckland so Eden Park is top of the list for development.

Japan will now face Korea after they beat Hong Kong 23-5 to decide who goes forward as the Asia 1 representative to RWC 2007.  The good or bad news depending on your viewpoint is the loser will have another chance playing Tonga in Repechage 2. The winner will go forward into pool ‘B’ where they […]

The Central Goevernment has asked Auckland City and Regional Councils which they prefer a new Stadium or develop Eden Park.  The decision will be made on 23 November following feedback form Auckland residents.

Japan beat Hong Kong by 52-3 to move one step nearer the RWC in France 2007. Next up will be Korea which will be a much harder task for John Kirwan’s team, but one they must pass to claim the place in pool ‘B’ as winners of Asia ‘1′.

The International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced that Orange has been appointed as an Official Sponsor for Rugby World Cup 2007. This means that Orange will supply A dedicated RWC 2007 WAP Portal for customers in Europe, Video clips from all 48 Tournament matches and a News and results service.

The International Rugby Board (IRB) has confirmed that the seventh Rugby World Cup Tournament in New Zealand will take place in September-October 2011. The schedule falls into line with the requirements for the majority of Nations involved in the modern game.  We now await the information on the exact dates for games which will be […]