Rugby World Cup Sevens
Jun 30, 2012: The International Rugby Board hope Russia's hosting of the Rugby World Cup Sevens will introduce the sport to new audiences ahead of its induction into the Olympics
Aviva Premiership
Jan 25, 2012: London Wasps have bolstered their forwards with the signing of two Russians who turned out in the 2011 World Cup
Russian Rugby
Dec 20, 2011: Former Sale Sharks boss Kingsley Jones has been appointed head coach of the Russian national team on a four-year contract
Rugby World Cup
Oct 14, 2011: Russia will bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023 after making their first appearance in the tournament in New Zealand
Australia 68-22 Russia, Rugby World Cup, October 1, 2011
Oct 1, 2011: Australai's victory over Russia was marred by a tournament ending injury to winger Drew Mitchell
Australia 68-22 Russia, Rugby World Cup, October 1, 2011
Oct 1, 2011: Australia overcame the threat of Kingsley Jones' Russia despite seeing the Bears nearly reach the four-try bonus point during their 68-22 defeat at Trafalgar Park
Australia v Russia, Rugby World Cup, October 1
Sep 30, 2011: It's fair to say that Rugby World Cup 2011 has not gone quite according to plan for the Wallabies so far
Australia v Russia, Rugby World Cup, October 1
Sep 29, 2011: Russia head coach Nikolay Nerush has announced his team to tackle Australia in their final Rugby World Cup pool clash Nelson on Saturday
Rugby World Cup 2011
Sep 28, 2011: Australia fly-half Quade Cooper insists their recent surprise defeat to Ireland has eradicated any semblance of complacency within the Wallabies camp
Rugby World Cup 2011
Sep 28, 2011: Valery Tsnobiladze's Rugby World Cup appears to be over after the Russia hooker was hit with a tree-week suspension for striking an opponent
Rugby World Cup 2011
Sep 28, 2011: The injury-ravaged Wallabies are poised to start No.8 Radike Samo on the wing in their final Rugby World Cup Pool C outing, against Russia on Sunday
Rugby World Cup 2011
Sep 26, 2011: Andrew Trimble has revealed his lack of opportunities at the World Cup has been hard to accept, but remains determined to break into Ireland's strongest line-up
Rugby World Cup 2011
Sep 26, 2011: Russia hooker Valery Tsnobiladze has been cited for an alleged headbutt during their defeat to Ireland on Sunday
Rugby World Cup 2011
Sep 26, 2011: Ireland defence coach Les Kiss insists that the 'choke tackle' which they used to strangle the life out of the Wallabies is not the only secret weapon that they have in their arsenal
Rugby World Cup 2011
Sep 26, 2011: Australia flanker David Pocock has revealed that he feels back to full fitness and is desperately hoping to play some part in Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool C clash with Russia in Nelson
Australia v Russia, Rugby World Cup, October 1
Sep 26, 2011: Australia and Russia meet for the first time when they collide at Trafalgar Park in Nelson on Saturday
Ireland 62-12 Russia, Rugby World Cup, September 25, 2011
Sep 25, 2011: Ronan O'Gara implored Ireland to maintain the momentum they have established with three successive World Cup victories by beating Italy next weekend
Ireland 62-12 Russia, Rugby World Cup, September 25, 2011
Sep 25, 2011: The dust had barely settled on Ireland's 62-12 demolition of Russia before Declan Kidney turned his attention to next Sunday's critical World Cup clash with Italy
Ireland v Russia, Rugby World Cup, September 25, 2011
Sep 25, 2011: Ireland ran in nine tries to overcome a spirited Russian side 62-12 in Rotorua
Rugby World Cup 2011
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