Rugby World Cup heroes thanked fans back home

Rugby World Cup heroes thanked fans back home in the country as support for gears up for arguably the biggest game in its rugby history.

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Welsh players against Ireland quarter-finals after winning 22-10 with messages of support have been inundated, and they have been keen to let fans know how much they appreciate it.

Further players, including captain Sam Warburton and centre Jamie Roberts, have tweeted since the epic win with Warburton and James Bond film shows that chocolate bar with a celebrated match.

Now the World Cup final in Wales to face France on Saturday.

Thomas Waldrom has joined Andrew Sheridan of England's Rugby World Cup

Thomas Waldrom has joined to replacement for Andrew Sheridan of England's Rugby World Cup squad.

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The No 8 is not associated with the squad in Auckland and New Zealand on Monday for the first time I'll train with them.

Waldrom temporary cover for Nick Easter of Harlequins as the next one on Wednesday and flew back injury is getting better. Leicester Tigers back row and back to the 30's party has been decided.

England Team Manager Martin Johnson said: 'Nick is making good progress as is Matt Stevens but with Thomas now out here it makes sense to get him into the squad officially so he can join in with training. We also owe it to Leicester to make a decision so that they can plan accordingly without him.'

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Rugby World Cup: David Wallace of the Ireland squad for World Cup

Rugby World Cup, David Wallace of the Ireland squad for World Cup match against England after a knee injury, is out of keeping.

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MUNSTER flanker in pain with a badly twisted knee center is being handled by Manu Tuilagi left and after treatment has stopped.

Leinster flanker Shane Jennings called on as a substitute.

Cian Healy IRFU has also announced support from an eye injury after taking the World Cup against the United States a major doubt for the opener.

But Ireland coach Declan Kidney trust Jamie Heaslip (concussion) and Jerry (shin) Flannery shall be fit for the tournament.

The World Cup was expected to be the international swansong for 35-year-old Wallace.

Kidney said, "I've never seen a man as physically fit as he is. It's heartbreaking for him and extremely disappointing for us.

"David took the news like the man he is. You have to deal with these things.

"It is extremely disappointing for us and will be good news for someone else. That is the cut-throat nature of sport."

An IRFU statement on Healy said: "Cian Healy had taken a knock to his eye during the game and following further investigation has shown an injury to his eye socket.

"Medical advice has dictated that Healy's departure date for the tournament has been put back by four days, when he will then fly out to join up with the rest of the squad in New Zealand."

Kidney recognized all four World Cup's first match was disappointing to have lost.

He said, "We wanted to pit ourselves against the best teams and that is what we have done".

"We needed these games and we will learn from them.

"You can always find positives, but we are not going to cloud over the fact that we did not manage to win the game."

Graeme Lewis believes the Wales Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

Graeme Lewis believes the Wales Rugby World Cup quarter-finals can access.

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Welshman already proud of their home nation with some fellow Welsh ex-pats, and enthusiasm is getting ready for collection as they do battle in the same group as Fiji, Namibia, South Africa and Samoa.

Mr Lewis said, "I'll be watching all the games and singing along".

"The singing is the best bit. I think they can get to the quarter-finals, but that's about it.

"I think the semifinals will be New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and possibly even Samoa."

Mr. Lewis moved to New Zealand in 1974. He is a mining village called Llay, but his family moved to England when she was 4 years old.

He played rugby for a team and Wirral, every year, they travel to Cardiff is always a game played on the same day England played Wales to play.

"I was the only Welshman in our team and, if England won, I would get ribbed all the way home. But if Wales won, no one would speak to me."

Taupo Wales squad, he said he heard some of their time will be spent was surprised and he would be keen to try to watch them train.

"I think they should visit somewhere like Wai-O-Tapu as there's nothing like that in Wales."

He also said they should experience some Maori culture, as it was a bit like Welsh culture "believe it or not".

"When you go on to a marae you have to be welcomed.

It's the same in Wales, was with the Druids. Do you guys know who are you.

"We also have our own language and, in the past, you were banned from speaking it. It's making a resurgence now."

Rugby World Cup 2011 this year for the inevitable video game

Rugby World Cup 2011 this year for the inevitable video game's first trailer.

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The game:

From HB Studios who are the creators behind Rugby 08 and International video game publishers, 505 Games, this first trailer shows all the heavy hitting action fans will experience from the official video game of this years Rugby World Cup. Launching on 26, August 2011, this game promises to give fans what they have been waiting for. From the warm ups right through to the finals, players will have to take on the world as they negotiate their way through 20 teams in stunning national stadia, official strips and logo’s and uncanny player likeness’ and minute detail.

Rugby League World Cup in two years is coming to the UK and North Yorkshire

Rugby League World Cup in two years is coming to the UK and North Yorkshire is part of the bidding process began.

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Ampleforth College, the famous public school near Helmsley, both teams compete in tournaments is one of the base camp for the training and could play host.

A bid of the sports governing body submitted by a consortium of Ryedale District Council, Ampleforth Abbey Trading Limited and the North Yorkshire Rugby League Development group.

Ryedale’s community projects officer, Chris Chatten, said: “Over the last few months we have been working with key partners to put plans in place to offer sustainable opportunities to participate in rugby league with Ryedale which is currently an untapped area for development.

“Securing the World Cup would help accelerate the development of the sport in this area and give residents from across York and North Yorkshire the opportunity to engage with the tournament.”

The general manager of RL side York City Knights, Ian Wilson, said: “Hosting a team would be fantastic for Ryedale and North Yorkshire as a county and the facilities at Ampleforth would be perfect for this.

“We would hope the bid proves to be a success to enhance rugby league development across wider North Yorkshire improving player pathways into a professional club environment.”

Community sport centre manager Jay Rowley added: “Hosting a training camp would provide players and coaches from around the county the opportunity to see international players and training methods first hand and raise the level of interest for people wanting to participate in rugby league activity within our centre.”