So the pool stages are over and there have been some very good contests by lower tier teams against the big boys. Some teams have exceeded expectations whilst others fell short of their aims. Whatever the outcome we have been treated to some high standard play by everyone right through to the first timers Russia. Follows the stats from all of the pools and who are the winners … [Read more...]
Rugby World Cup 2011 England squad
Martin Johnson has left out centre Riki Flutey as widley predicted, but has called in his uncapped Wasps team-mate, scrum-half Joe Simpson, in the 30-man World Cup squad. The loss of Danny Care last week convinced Martin Johnson he needed to take three scrum-halves, with Simpson joining Ben Youngs and Richard Wigglesworth. Flutey lost out to Shontayne Hape, Mike Tindall, Manu … [Read more...]
Rugby World Cup Irish squad
Declan Kidney has named his 30 man squad for New Zealand and it contains a couple of surprises. Two who many did not expect are; Munster scrum-half Conor Murray and Leicester full-back Geordan Murphy. It would seem that Murphy has been included after Felix Jones was ruled out with an ankle injury gained during Saturday's match against France. Murray keeps out Tomas … [Read more...]
Scotland Rugby World Cup squad
Andy Robinson has selected his 30-man squad for the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand and as expected, there is no place for Glasgow Warriors' Johnny Beattie. Al Kellock captains the squad at lock, but winger Nikki Walker is unavailable after sustaining an injury late in the game against Italy on Saturday. Notable inclusions are; Kelly Brown, John Barclay and Nick De Luca with … [Read more...]
Wales World Cup Squad
Warren Gatland has selected his 30 man squad for the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand during September and October. He has named Sam Warburton to captain the squad at the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Whilst Martyn Williams is left out after winning his 99th cap and leading Wales to a 28-13 win over Argentina on Saturday. Perhaps a big gamble is the inclusion of, Prop Gethin Jenkins … [Read more...]