October 2011 - Page 2 of 6

THE WRAPPYS: RWC Player Awards: Best, Worst, Favorite, Style & Coach

October 25, 2011 Johnathan Wicklow Barberie 36

STEWART ISLAND, NZ – With the sod at Eden Park finally getting a well-deserved reprieve from the onslaught of spikes and cleats and pounding rains, […]

Mat Turner Tuesday: English Rugby Star’s Q&A With Fellow Star Ollie Phillips

October 25, 2011 Mathew Drew Turner 6

Every Tuesday, England 7s star Mathew Drew Turner takes on the role of brazen, if not cheeky, reporter for RWU. Today he’s spot on! This […]

New Zealand Overcomes A Proud France, Wins RWC

October 23, 2011 Zilia 1

AUCKLAND, NZ – The All Blacks broke a 24-year-old spell on Sunday night, beating France 8-7 in the Rugby World Cup Final in full capacity […]

Epic Battle Ends NZ Drought, France Shocks Again

October 23, 2011 Johnathan Wicklow Barberie 2

AUCKLAND, NZ – There was every indication that this match was going to be a one-sided affair in favor of the All Blacks. Yet, it […]

Thoughts of Fallen Brazil Rugby Eduardo Guedes Pinto Turn To France

October 21, 2011 Zilia 31

by Rouget Maia (Reporter for ESPN Brazil, Rouget played 17 years for the Brazilian National Rugby Team) [Additional reporting Zilia Zara-Papp] AUCKLAND, NZ – Playing […]

Australia Wales Bronze Final

October 21, 2011 Zilia 3

AUCKLAND, NZ – In an ironic twist of fate, it was the difference of a drop-goal that earned Australia the Bronze medal at the Rugby […]