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.”

Rugby World Cup 2011 one million tickets have been sold

Rugby World Cup 2011 one million tickets have been sold, and ticket revenue has climbed to $ NZ220 million.

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Tip over seven digit sales growth during the last phase of ticketing came after, which opened to public on Monday. In the last phase of ticket sales by $ 17 million increase in revenue.

Value of $ NZ51 million fans in weeksb 211,000 tickets purchased in the last six. The RWC $NZ268.5 million sales revenue raised his ultimate target of 82 per cent of New Zealand rugby, the tournament's 48 matches in 2011 compared with 1.35 million in ticket sales is predicted.

RNZ 2011's chief executive Martin Snedden said the organization in New Zealand was happy with the way the fans and the world was in the final stages of ticketing.

"This is a fantastic result and is about where we expected to be with little over two months until the Tournament kicks-off."

RNZ 2011 said that highest grossing event in the Cup in 2005 British and Irish Lion tour, which grossed 24 million dollars. Mr Snedden said that RWC 2011 is now nine times the event was for ticket revenue. He said 85,000 fans from 100 countries will attend.

"We expect tickets to continue to sells trongly from here as happened at Rugby World Cup in France in 2007 and Australia in 2003."

Rugby World Cup match hasn't played yet battle for supremacy in the world

Rugby World Cup match hasn't played yet battle for supremacy in the world of advertising has started already.

Australian Rugby Union's attempt early contender for best sports ads we see on TV is this year, with each other publicly 'Wallabies back in September and October bill drawing a host of celebrities supporting the efforts.

The big names who feature in the three television commercials that went to air this week are Surfer Mick Fanning, Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, Rockpool chef Neil Perry, television glamour Natalie Gruzlewski and Australian cricket vice-captain Shane Watson.

Have tried to master the 1987 campaign calls on all players when a small New Zealand town chronicles were billeted out to farmers is also worth a look.

Pernod Ricard UK's Brancott Estate Rugby World Cup 2011

Pernod Ricard UK's Brancott Estate Rugby World Cup 2011 sponsorship of a marketing campaign around is initiated.

Online campaign offering consumers in Britain by 2011 Rugby World Cup final to New Zealand to have a chance to win trips and tickets.

The Daily Telegraph branded print and online media partnerships with established customers and offer tickets to a Rugby World Cup 2011 final in five sets to win a chance to roll.

The social media sites such as Facebook friends through the competition for the chance to have escaped.

Simon Thomas, deputy managing director for Pernod Ricard UK, said: “Brancott Estate’s sponsorship of Rugby World Cup 2011 provides the brand with a fantastic platform from which to talk to a wider audience and communicate the pioneering credentials of Brancott Estate. "

Competition will run until the end of July 2011.

Alex Goode makes his team to wants to play at Rugby World Cup 2011

Rugby World Cup 2011 next for Alex Goode is a English player, who's final team is desperate to make his place.

Goode is very keen, global gathering represent their national team and anywhere he is offering is not ready to play.

England's best side in the world and the last one played in France during the showpiece are the runner up.

Goode in his 2008 as a U20 player has played for the national team. England U20 team, he participated in nine games and scored 84 points and IRB Junior World Championship final to reach help. The U20 team as soon as next year was signed by local club Saxons.

Alex Goode are few players in each age group for England's national sides have marked their positions is one. He recently Aviva premiership for Saracens took part in tournament play and his leadership to take the trophy.

Martin Johnson's attention for a few team manager of England national rugby team to win and is likely to be selected. One such opportunity before the commencement of 2011 Rugby World Cup's Churchill Cup.

Talking about his possible inclusion in the national side he told media reporters, “It is likely I will be at full-back but with Stephen Myler pulling out I could well be used as cover at 10. They see me as a full-back for England, so I think it would be a big call to play me at fly-half as haven't played much there this season.”

He further said, “I trust in my own ability and I'm confident in the way I play, so I hope some good performances at the Churchill Cup will put me in the picture. I'm young and impatient so I hope that I can get the chance to impress."

Auckland's best guide to attractions in New Zealand Rugby World Cup

Auckland's best guide to attractions, restaurants, hotels and bars in New Zealand Rugby World Cup 2011.

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Rugby World Cup 2011 will begin campaign against Argentina in Dunedin

Rugby World Cup 2011 will begin campaign against Argentina in Dunedin, tournament organizers booked on Tuesday.

Martin Johnson's men on September 10 Otago Stadium and kick off against the Pumas on the Web site of Georgia faced eight days later.

Christchurch match originally scheduled for five of them with the remaining three South Island, I moved. Nelson, Dunedin, and Invercargill will host an additional game for all.

The other two are Paul moved to Wellington and North Harbour match, and the revised schedule is:

Sat, Sept 10 at 20.30: Argentina v England - Otago Stadium, Dunedin
Sun, Sept 11 at 15.30: Australia v Italy - North Harbour Stadium, Auckland
Sun, Sept 18 at 18.00: England v Georgia - Otago Stadium, Dunedin
Sun, Sept 25 at 20.30: Argentina v Scotland - Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Sat, Oct 1 at 15.30: Australia v Russia - Trafalgar Park, Nelson

Two quarter-finals originally scheduled for Christchurch on October 8 and 9 will be played in Auckland at Eden Park.

Rugby World Cup Limited Chairman Bernard Lapasset said: "Following the difficult decision to transfer the Christchurch matches all involved have worked hard to confirm the new venues as quickly as possible. We are pleased that three of the five matches will remain in the South Island."

"We appreciate the patience shown by the teams and fans during this difficult period and are enormously grateful for the support and cooperation of all our partners during what has been a complex process," added Lapasset.

Invercargill to Dunedin tournament organizers are also operational reasons is Scotland v Georgia.

England match with Georgia in Invercargill was proposed to move, but its main operational challenges because of the town (Argentina v Romania on September 17 is being played in Invercargill) in a double header weekend Will be caused by the was rejected.

RNZ 2011 CEO Martin Snedden said: "Our desire was always to transfer as many of the Christchurch pool matches as was reasonably possible to other existing South Island venues.

"At the same time we are very conscious that time is pressing, with just 163 days to go before the world's third largest sporting event kicks off, so we have also sought to minimise disruptions to ensure as few teams and their supporters were affected as possible."

Injured Hernandez To Miss Rugby World Cup

Due to ruptured knee ligament Argentinian star Juan Martin Hernandez will miss out the remaining season and is a doubt for the September 9-October 23 World Cup.

"There remains very little time before the World Cup, but I will do everything possible to be there," said Hernandez.

"What's important now is to fix the date of the operation and then start more good rehabilitation to try to get back on the paddock as strong as possible."

Hernandez has been known as the 'Magician' for his inspiring play whether at fullback, fly-half or centre.

Earth Quake won't affect Rugby World Cup says organisers

Despite the catastrophic earthquake in Christchurch,it has been announced by the Rugby World Cup organizers that tournament will go on per schedule and will not affect.

Tuesday's quake killed around 98 people that ripped through the South Island city, and the city was selected for 7 games to be played over there.

A number of hotels in the city has been destroyed due to quake, while the Lancaster Park Stadium has also sustained damage.

But New Zealand Prime Minister John Key is determined that Christchurch should host matches during the event to help aid in the city's recovery.

"Our preference is to hold the World Cup here if we can. We think it's a powerful message for Christchurch," Key said.

"The issue is really about accommodation ultimately. Clearly the Grand Chancellor is going to be demolished, if it doesn't fall over in its own right and we know other hotels like the Copthorne and stuff are very badly (damaged and) clearly won't be ready for the Rugby World Cup."

Fiji tourism looks to Rugby World Cup

We are only few days away from Rugby World Cup and Fiji is creating such strategy in which they are planning to attract rugby fans to visit Fiji before and after the tournament.

Tourism Fiji CEO, Josefa Tuamoto told the Fiji Live news site said the national tourist office was already working with key wholesalers in the UK and Europe to promote Fiji as the perfect pre and post Rugby World Cup destination.

The International Rugby Board (IRB) said it had brokered a contract between the Fiji's rugby union and government which should keep the Pacific island nation in this year's World Cup.

"The government's commitment to significant investment in Fiji's Rugby World Cup 2011 campaign (will) go ahead as previously planned," the IRB said in a statement on Saturday.

Giteau to head offshore after World Cup

After this year's Rugby World Cup,Wallaby star Matt Giteau will come to Europe to take up a deal with Toulon.

Fox Sports commentator Greg Clarke believes Matt Giteau's decision to play for Toulon could be the tip of the ice berg for other SANZAR players.

With French club Toulon,Matt will have 18 month deal following the conclusion of the Wallabies World Cup campaign.

Clarke says European clubs have several top players in their sights.

He says it remains to be seen how long Richie McCaw will stay in New Zealand.

Clarke says Australian rugby is in a good enough position position to cover the loss of Giteau with Quade Cooper and Berrick Barnes still in the mix.

Gareth Edwards backs coach Warren Gatland

Gareth Edwards forces Wales need to follow coach Warren Gatland and learn from the mistakes of their Six Nations opening lost against England on Friday.

England beat by Welsh in their opening 2005 and 2008 Six Nations and both years culminated in Grand Slam glory.

"We all realise the importance of the first Six Nations game," said Jones.

Against England in Cardiff on Friday,Jone will win his 96th cap, hopes the three-year cycle of Six Nations clean-sweeps continue in a vital year for Welsh rugby.

"It would be nice to complete the sequence," added Wales coach Gatland.

"2005, 2008 and 2011 and we couldn't think of a better start than England at home."

It is a must win game for us, it is huge," Jones told BBC Sport.

"And we spoke about what happened in 2005 and 2008. Momentum is key and we must be successful on Friday night."

Kiwis bet on cup boom

To New Zealand's struggling economy this year,Rugby World Cup will help creeping up their economy by NZ$700 million ($540-million) predicted by country's central bank chief.

"The September 9-October 23 tournament was set to lift economic growth by 0.33 percentage points," said reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Alan Bollard.

If the All Blacks win the World Cup for the second time,it would going to be benefit hugely to the state,generating increased confidence across the country said Bollard.

"Our expert team of forecasters predict that, on average, the All Blacks will beat Australia in the final at Eden Park, by 23.9 to 15.6," Bollard told a business function in Christchurch.

"This is very big by New Zealand standards, indicated by the fact that it will add one percentage point to growth in each of the next two years," he said.

Russia Won Rugby World Cup Warmup Match

South Canterbury province has beaten by the Russian national rugby team.To finish tour aimed at preparing it for the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in September and October an unbeaten two-match victory has been achieved by the team.

Igor Galinovskiy and Mikhail Babaev added one each and Eugene Matveev scored two tries,Russia was awarded a penalty try in a convincing win over a which plays in New Zealand's second-tier provincial competition.

In the first match of its tour last week,Taranaki had been beaten by Russia.

The Russians are due to make their first presence at a Rugby World Cup this year and will play in Pool C beside Australia, Ireland, Italy and the United States.

England's World Cup strategy remains same

Rod expressed that despite the managerial changes currently taking place at Twickenham,England team strategy wouldn't be change in the forthcoming Rugby World Cup.

Andrew's position insisted to resigned as director of elite rugby and he has been forced to apply for the new position of rugby operations director.

It all happens after an extensive review by new Rugby Football Union chief executive John Steele.

Rod after the changes is now have to act as the new performance director of the team.

Andrew is happy with all the changes took place and that he is still close and engaged with England rugby team.

"I have a job to do now and I am doing that job. We will go where we go in the future." Andrew said.

All Blacks can't win the Rugby World Cup

It has been anticipated by a leading academic that lack of leadership will mean the All Blacks won't win the Rugby World Cup this year.

The men in black might not have what it takes to end 24 years of pain said by the Dr David Harris.

The Auckland University of Technology lecturer cites failures at the 1999, 2003 and 2007 tournaments to support his case.

Writing in the preface to the document,Harris confirmed that his predictions will not be like by people:"It is a story that ends with the troublesome conclusion the All Blacks might not be equipped to win the Rugby World Cup in 2011. It might also be a story nobody wants to listen to."

"The All Blacks are favourites with bookmakers, they clearly have the best athletes and the highest skill levels, and their win-loss ratio sets them apart from the competition.

"But reliance on the leadership of Richie McCaw and Daniel Carter leaves them vulnerable and in my opinion they are unlikely to win the three games in a row necessary to win the cup, although I hope I'm wrong."

Steele plans to unveil

Chief executive John Steele of Rugby Football Union will expose the complete details of his management shake-up on Thursday - and the impact it will have on Rob Andrew's future.

When Steele started with Twickenham four months ago,Steele launched a comprehensive review of the RFU.He presented his findings to the board of directors at a meeting in Birmingham on Wednesday.

He also tired to strengthen the RFU in preparation for hosting the 2015 Rugby World Cup and his recommendations were unanimously approved.

Opening the way for the appointment of a new performance director.Steele is expected to announced that Andrew's role will be redefined.

"I am delighted that the board unanimously accepted my recommendations for change," said Steele, who will speak to his staff this morning before going public with his plans.

"We have a hugely exciting five years ahead of us and I want to make sure we are in the best possible shape to the seize the opportunity a home World Cup gives us to grow and develop the game from the grassroots to the elite level.

"The changes we agreed will deliver a simpler management structure with clearer leadership and are changes that are right for rugby and right for the RFU."