Rugby
Enisey grab Russian rugby crownEnisey-STM Krasnoyarsk won the Russian rugby championship after beating city rivals Krasny Yar in the finals. |
All Blacks lift home Rugby World CupNew Zealand have claimed the Rugby World Cup for the second time in history after a narrow 8-7 win over France in the final on their home pitch in Auckland. |
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Wallabies claim Rugby World Cup bronzeAustralia have beaten Wales with a 21-18 scoreline to snatch the bronze medals at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. |
Russia to apply for 2023 Rugby World CupRussia, who have just made their debut at the biggest rugby event on the planet, are to bid to host the 2023 World Cup. |
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Australia knock reigning champs S. Africa out of RWCAustralia and New Zealand have completed the list of the Rugby World Cup semifinalists, beating South Africa and Argentina respectively. |
Welshman main contender as Russian rugby coachRussia's rugby team has backed former Welsh flanker Kingsley Jones to become their new head coach. |
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03.10.2011 13:56
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Russian rugby team bids farewell to New ZealandRussia's inaugural Rugby World Cup campaign has ended and the team have flown back to Moscow. The Bears might not have managed to win a game, but they were warmly received by a very appreciative and sometimes fanatical band of local supporters. |
‘Russians have done their country very proud’ - Wallabies captainRussia’s rugby team have achieved something Italy and Ireland failed to do - score a try against Australia at the World Cup. |
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Russian RWC talent in search of new clubDespite upping his reputation at the Rugby World Cup, Russian international Konstantin Rachkov has found himself without a club to play for. |
Rugby sevens player helping Russia at RWC in New ZealandRugby is set to get a massive boost in Russia, and not just because of the World Cup. Sevens has now become an Olympic sport, and is set to be played in schools across the nation. |
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Russia manage 2 tries against Ireland at RWCRussia have been heavily beaten by Ireland at the Rugby World Cup, as expected. Sixty-two points to 12 was the final score in Rotorua, with the Irish reclaiming top spot in Pool C. |
Russia reshuffles ahead Ireland clash at RWCRussia are ringing the changes ahead of Sunday's game with Ireland at the Rugby World Cup. |
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‘Russian rugby team moving in right direction’Despite a defeat to Italy in their second game at the Rugby World Cup, Russian lock Aleksandr Voytov found plenty of positives in his team’s display. |
Russia collect first-ever Rugby Worlds try in Italy lossTeam Russia have suffered a predictable 53-17 loss at the hands of Italy, but Aleksandr Yanyushkin made history, collecting his country’s first-ever try at the Rugby World Cup |
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Russia gone fishin’ ahead of Italy testRugby World Cup newbies Russia have taken a short break in training ahead of their meeting with Italy in the event’s second game on Tuesday. |
15.09.2011 14:33
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Russia lose to US in Rugby World Cup debutThe United States held off World Cup rookie Russia 13-6 to register its third-ever win at rugby's marquee event. |
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Rugby legend bets on New Zealand at home worldsThe Rugby World Cup finally gets underway on Friday, with the hosts New Zealand taking on Tonga. |
04.09.2011 14:25
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Russia in bid to be best-ever Rugby World Cup debutantsThe Russian rugby squad are planning to become the first-ever rookies to win a game at the World Cup as the national team take off for New Zealand on Sunday. |
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02.09.2011 00:08
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“World Cup is a great experience for us” – Team Russia fly-halfAs Team Russia gears up for the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, RT caught up with fly-half Yury Kushnarev, who explained what it means to qualify for the tournament for the first time. |
Melbourne Rebels star bolsters Russian Rugby World Cup squadWith just over two weeks to go until the start of the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, Russia hope to bring back their Melbourne Rebels star, Adam Byrnes, for their final warm-up match against Gloucester on Friday. |



















