Auckland: New Zealand survived the last of an uncanny spate of fly-half injuries to close a cavernous gap in its rugby history, beating France 8-7 in a gripping Rugby World Cup final to become the third team to win the title twice. Despite being the perennial favorite, New Zealand hadn't won the World Cup since hosting the inaugural tournament in 1987. Two of the biggest losses in knockout matches in...
03:20 PM, Oct 23, 2011
Auckland: Australia overcame early injuries to star backs Quade Cooper and Kurtley Beale to beat Wales 21-18 in the Rugby World Cup third-place playoff Friday, finally ending a 25-year losing streak at Eden Park. The playoff for bronze was always about who could switch back on mentally after their semifinals disappointments, and the Wallabies rebounded superbly. Their vaunted backline was back to its flashy best to start, but after more...
10:49 PM, Oct 21, 2011
Auckland: New Zealand will face France in the Rugby World Cup final after beating arch rivals Australia 20-6 in their semifinal clash on Sunday, drawing a giant step closer to ending a 24-year quest for its second title. The All Blacks relieved the anxiety of a nation starved of World Cup success since 1987 by physically dominating Australia from the moment Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper miscued the opening kickoff, establishing...
03:48 PM, Oct 16, 2011
Recently Rugby India had made its presence felt by winning the prestigious Istanbul 7s Rugby Tournament. ...
01:29 AM, Oct 06, 2010
New Delhi: Actor Rahul Bose, who was once part of the national rugby team, is looking forward to the Commonwealth Games (CWG) in the capital to catch up rugby matches. "Off to delhi. Will be in and out of the city over the next fortnight. Want to catch the athletics, rugby etc. Rugby will be sensational. The very best teams in the world are playing - New Zealand, South Africa,...
04:19 PM, Sep 29, 2010
New Zealand officials ban the droning horn for upcoming rugby Tests and next year's World Cup. ...
02:07 PM, Jul 07, 2010
The couple was seen having a good time. We bring you their many moods. ...
03:43 AM, Nov 09, 2009
The rugby 7s squad was in the capital for a six-day camp. ...
12:25 PM, Oct 12, 2009
The venue for both sports in Rio de Janeiro has yet to be decided. ...
01:10 AM, Oct 10, 2009
India is hosting the Commonwealth Games in October 2010. ...
07:25 PM, Jul 31, 2009
Rugby has so far been a male reserve but is now attracting the fairer sex. ...
08:56 PM, May 31, 2009
Mumbai: Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir is doubtful for the crucial IPL eliminator match against Mumbai Indians to be played at Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. Gautam Gambhir injured his right shoulder and MRI scan on Tuesday has put a question mark on his availability for Wednesday's match. According to the sources, Gambhir is doubtful for the Indian cricket team's one-day tour of the West Indies next month. The left-hander...
07:41 PM, Jan 29, 2008
Thousands of fans waited at OR Tambo International Airport to see the world cup winning team. ...
04:39 PM, Oct 23, 2007
New Delhi: Continuing their strong stand against the IPL Kochi franchise, the BCCI is likely to scrap the Kerala-based team after its owners failed to resolve their differences. Sources told CNN-IBN that the new IPL franchise is likely to be scrapped by the BCCI due to an ownership row. The Spat between franchise owners has reached an 'irreconcilable' position, sources said adding, The four share-holders don't want Rendezvous to operate...
11:54 AM, Oct 21, 2007
England have improved enormously since the return of Jonny Wilkinson. ...
07:51 PM, Oct 18, 2007
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