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Report highlights economic benefit of RWC A successful bid to bring the 2015 or 2019 Rugby World Cup to British shores could benefit the economy to the tune of £2billion, according to a new report http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/83719.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/83719.html Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:20:06 GMT Pressure group issue RWC warning The International Rugby Board has been warned there is a "serious risk" of the global game "going backwards" if the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand is a commercial failure http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/82285.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/82285.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:20:16 GMT South Africa crowned World Champions England's brave World Cup defence faltered at the final hurdle as South Africa claimed the sport's biggest prize for a second time with a 15-6 victory in the tournament finale at the Stade de France in Paris. http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/81053.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/81053.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:20:12 GMT Argentina finish with a flourish Argentina bounced back from their semi-final loss to sweep France aside 34-10 in the bronze medal play-off match at the Parc des Princes tonght. http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/81044.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/81044.html Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:26:36 GMT South Africa book place in World Cup Final South Africa will face England in next Saturday night's World Cup Final after scoring a 37-13 win over Argentina in the second semi-final http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/81040.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/81040.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:19:49 GMT Jonny boots England to World Cup final Jonny Wilkinson was the hero once again as England reached the World Cup final with victory over France in Paris http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/81032.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/81032.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:15:55 GMT Pumas into unchartered waters with win Argentina kept their composure to overcome Scotland in a tense quarter final, as the South Americans were able to hold on and set up a semi final meeting with South Africa. http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/81018.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/81018.html Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:18:19 GMT Springboks see off spirited Fijians Despite a second half comeback from Fiji that saw two scintillating tries within a minute South Africa's forward power was finally able to quell the South Sea Islanders with a 37-20 win taking them to the semi finals. http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/81014.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/81014.html Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:01:49 GMT French stun All Blacks to book semi final spot France came from 13-0 down to dump favourites New Zealand out of the World Cup and complete a miserable day for the southern hemisphere http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/81008.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/81008.html Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:12:57 GMT England shock Wallabies to reach semi finals England kept their World Cup defence alive with a dramatic quarter-final victory over Australia in Marseille http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/81001.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/81001.html Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:26:06 GMT Boks down brave Eagles South Africa warmed up for their World Cup quarter-final with Fiji by running in nine tries against the United States in an entertaining Pool A clash in Montpellier. http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/80987.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/80987.html Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:39:08 GMT Ireland exit courtesy of powerful Pumas Ireland's beleaguered World Cup campaign was finally put out of its misery when Argentina sent them crashing out at the Parc des Princes. http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/80976.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/80976.html Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:57:38 GMT Nine try France despatch Georgia Tournament hosts France have confirmed their passage into the last eight of the Rugby World Cup when they trounced Georgia 64-7 at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Sunday. http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/80972.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/80972.html Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:07:34 GMT Scotland battle past Italy to progress Scotland edged out Italy 18-16 in their crucial Rugby World Cup Pool C clash at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in St Etienne to qualify for the quarter-finals. http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/80967.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/80967.html Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:16:00 GMT Fiji edge out Wales in epic clash Fiji booked their first appearance in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for 20 years with a 38-34 win over Wales in their crucial Pool B clash at La Beaujoire in Nantes. http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/80961.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/80961.html Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:28:51 GMT Australia labour to win over Canada Australia notched a comfortable 37-6 victory over Canada in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash in Bordeaux. http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/80956.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/80956.html Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:29:00 GMT New Zealand sweep Romania aside New Zealand stormed to a 85-8 victory over Romania in their Rugby World Cup Pool C clash in Toulouse. http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/80952.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/80952.html Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:40:40 GMT England book quarter-final berth England rallied from an early deficit to convincingly beat Tonga 36-20 at the Parc des Princes in Paris and book their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/80944.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/80944.html Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:50:11 GMT Samoa edge out USA Samoa held off a second half rally from USA to triumph 25-21 in their Rugby World Cup Pool A clash in St Etienne. http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/80934.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/80934.html Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:00:29 GMT Georgia clinch historic victory over Namibia Georgia powered to their first ever Rugby World Cup victory with a comprehensive 30-0 triumph over Namibia in their Pool D clash in Lens. http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/80930.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/80930.html Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:07:33 GMT