Rugby World Cup

Korea grind out a 20-5 victory over the Arabian Gulf at the Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium in Ail Ain, Abu Dhabi to cement their place in the final round of Asian RWC 2007 qualifying, while Moldova end their campaign with an away win.

Canada qualifies for RWC 2007
Canada produce an impressive performance to defeat USA 56-7 to secure a place in Rugby World Cup 2007.

Vediorbis named as RWC 2007 Tournament Sponsor
Rugby World Cup Limited announces Vediorbis as Rugby World Cup 2007 Tournament Sponsor.

Canada beat Barbados and Tonga overpower the Cook Islands in Rugby World Cup qualifying as both sides move a step closer to France 2007.

France have assured the New Zealand Rugby Union that they will send a competitive team south to take on the All Blacks in next year’s two tests.

Hong Kong book Columbo berth
Hong Kong beat China 23-7 at Beijing’s China Agricultural University to proceed to the final round of Asian Rugby World Cup qualifying in November.

Defiant Australia coach John Connolly believes his side have narrowed the gap considerably on New Zealand despite losing all three tests against the All Blacks this year.
Source: xtramsn.co.nz

Henry Wanted Total Rest From S14
Graham Henry originally wanted his key All Blacks removed entirely from next year’s Rebel Sport Super 14 and the best compromise was to take them out of the opening seven rounds.
Source: xtramsn.co.nz

Canada face USA on Saturday in a Rugby World Cup qualifier that will produce the fourth team to seal a place through the qualifying system.
Source: www.rugbyworldcup.com

Uruguay win to keep World Cup hopes alive
Uruguay beat old foe Chile 43-15 on home soil in Montevideo to move a step closer to RWC 2007.
Source: www.rugbyworldcup.com

Rugby World Cup Limited announces Vediorbis as Rugby World Cup 2007 Tournament Sponsor.

Uganda rise to Ivory Coast challenge
Uganda’s victory over the Ivory Coast in Kampala leaves both groups in the second round of African Rugby World Cup qualifying fascinatingly poised at the half way stage.

Canada qualifies for RWC 2007
Canada produce an impressive performance to defeat USA 56-7 to secure a place in Rugby World Cup 2007.

Kenya hold on in the face of a strong Tunisian fightback to secure a narrow 25-21 win in the sides’ Rugby World Cup qualifier.

Rugby World Cup Limited announces Clifford Chance as Rugby World Cup 2007 Official legal advisors.
Source: www.rugbyworldcup.com

Canterbury Repels Southland Challenge
The Ranfurly Shield survives another southern raid, and by some comfort really as Canterbury dominated all the important facets of Southland’s Friday night challenge to emerge 24-7 victors at Jade Stadium.
Source: xtramsn.co.nz

Kenya hold on in the face of a strong Tunisian fightback to secure a narrow 25-21 win in the sides’ Rugby World Cup qualifier.
Source: www.rugbyworldcup.com

Mauger Ruled Out, McAlister In
In-form All Blacks second five-eighths Aaron Mauger has been ruled out of Saturday’s Tri Nations test against the Wallabies, with Luke McAlister stepping into the No 12 jersey for the Bledisloe finale.
Source: xtramsn.co.nz

Argentina qualify for Rugby World Cup 2007
Argentina’s 26-0 victory over Uruguay in Buenos Aires secures the Pumas a place at Rugby World Cup 2007, while Tonga proceed to a repechage final.
Source: www.rugbyworldcup.com

Friday night preview: Canterbury coach Rob Penney is confident his side will be stung into action for the defence of the Ranfurly Shield against Southland in Christchurch on Friday night.