Rugby World Cup 2011: Declan Kidney makes nine Ireland changes
The Ireland coach has made nine changes from the side that beat Australia in Auckland to face Russia in Pool C
Rugby World Cup 2011: No flies on France and the coach Marc Lièvremont
Shaun Edwards: French sides frequently have their scrum-half as the playmaker – if there is a touch of eccentricity it is in the circumstances that led to this Rugby World Cup strategy
Rugby World Cup 2011: Mark Cueto believes England are galvanised
The winger who came close to scoring in the 2007 final has said he believes England have been made stronger by adversity
Rugby World Cup 2011: England’s mission not dwarfed by siege mentality
The thicket of lenses awaiting the unfortunate Zara Phillips at Dunedin airport has stiffened Team England's desire to alter people's perceptions of them at the Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup 2011: Contortionist Richie McCaw nears century of caps
Eddie Butler: New Zealand's great No7 reaches his 100 on top of his game. He sees things – referees still don't always see him
Rugby World Cup 2011: Romania’s captain Tincu fears England backlash
Romania captain Marius Tincu is tougher than most, but he knows his side face an uphill battle against England in Dunedin
Rugby World Cup 2011: New Zealand wary of France threat
New Zealand have denied watching a rerun of the 2007 defeat to France but admit they are wary of Les Bleus
South Africa cruise past Namibia in Rugby World Cup masterclass
South Africa swept past the Rugby World Cup's lowest-ranked side Namibia with a crushing 87-0 victory
New Zealand must be allowed to stage another Rugby World Cup
Paul Rees: This is a rugby country unlike any other and while the sport has to grow, it must not lose what it already has
England recall Mike Tindall and Jonny Wilkinson for Romania game
England have included Mike Tindall, Mark Cueto and Jonny Wilkinson for their Rugby World Cup Pool B game against Romania on Saturday
Rugby World Cup 2011: Richie McCaw set to win 100th cap against France
The flanker has been named in the All Blacks side to face France, along with the fly-half Dan Carter
Rugby World Cup 2011: Rory Lawson will lead Scotland against Argentina
Scotland's captain Al Kellock has been left out of the side for the meeting with Argentina
Ben Foden calls on England to end the Rugby World Cup blame game
The England full-back Ben Foden said he believes the side will pull together in the Rugby World Cup and that Mike Tindall can answer his critics
Rugby World Cup 2011: France’s Maxime Mermoz hopes to be frequent flyer
Eddie Butler: Maxime Mermoz's France career has been hampered by serious injuries but this graceful centre wants to lose his fragile tag against New Zealand on Saturday
Rugby World Cup 2011: Daniel Carter back as New Zealand aim high
The New Zealand outside-half Daniel Carter has recovered from injury and is likely to face France in Saturday's Rugby World Cup group decider at Eden Park