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Wednesday 20th August 2008

Total Rugby Q&A: Rugby World Cup chief

Total Rugby speaks to Head of RWC Kit McConnell after 10 nations expressed an interest in hosting the 2015 or 2019 Rugby World Cups.

Friday 15th August 2008

Record Rugby World Cup Tender Interest

The IRB confirms that 10 Unions have formally expressed an intention to host either Rugby World Cup 2015 or 2019.

Wednesday 6th August 2008

Total Rugby focus: Eden Park face-lift

New Zealand's home of rugby Eden Park will stage the semis and final of the 2011 Rugby World Cup, but not before major cosmetic surgery.

Monday 4th August 2008

Four through in African World Cup qualifying

Tunisia, Namibia, Uganda and the Ivory Coast all reach the semi finals of the Africa Cup to keep alive their hopes of reaching the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Friday 1st August 2008

Pool stages reach climax in Africa Cup

The final round of Africa Cup pool matches take place on Saturday with places in the next stage of Rugby World Cup 2011 qualifying at stake.

Wednesday 23rd July 2008

RWC 2011 qualifier match dates confirmed

The dates of the CONSUR B/NAWIRA play-off matches between Brazil and Trinidad & Tobago have been announced.

Monday 14th July 2008

Kenya hit form in bid for World Cup place

Kenya, Madagascar and Ivory Coast all win in the Africa Cup as the competition hots up for Rugby World Cup 2011 qualifying.

Thursday 3rd July 2008

IRB announces venue for RWC 2011 pool draw

The International Rugby Board confirms that the RWC 2011 pool allocation draw will take place at a unique facility in London on December 1, 2008.

Thursday 3rd July 2008

IRB unveils new Rugby World Cup event mark

The International Rugby Board unveils a new look for its flagship tournament, the Rugby World Cup.

Monday 30th June 2008

Brazil keep World Cup dream alive

Brazil defeat host nation Paraguay 15-6 to win a third successive CONSUR B title and passage to the next qualifying stage of RWC 2011.

Friday 27th June 2008

Brazil and Paraguay set for showdown

The stage is set for a pulsating final to South America's B section championship, which is doubling as qualifying for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.