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Monday 15th March 2010

Georgia fall in rankings after ENC loss

Romania hand Georgia their first European Nations Cup loss to boost their own hopes of finishing third to keep alive their dreams of RWC 2011 qualification.

Friday 12th March 2010

Rankings provide twist to ENC tussles

Georgia and Russia may have already qualified for Rugby World Cup 2011, but there is still plenty to play for in the European Nations Cup this weekend.

Friday 5th March 2010

Russian rugby living the dream

Total Rugby Radio speak with Russia's rugby boss Howard Thomas and wing Vasily Artemyev after the country qualified for a first ever Rugby World Cup.

Wednesday 3rd March 2010

Georgia dream of going one better in 2011

Having secured their place at Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand, Georgia are out to match or even better their performance at France 2007.

Sunday 28th February 2010

Russia create history with RWC qualification

Russia will play on the Rugby World Cup stage for the first time in 2011 after a 21-21 draw with Romania secured one of Europe's two direct spots.

Saturday 27th February 2010

Georgia qualify for RWC 2011

Georgia become the fifth nation to emerge through the qualifying process with a 17-9 victory over Spain enough to secure their place at Rugby World Cup 2011.

Friday 26th February 2010

Georgia and Russia on brink of qualification

Georgia and Russia will qualify for Rugby World Cup 2011 if they win their European Nations Cup encounters with Spain and Romania respectively this weekend.

Monday 15th February 2010

France rise to fourth in rankings

France become the leading northern hemisphere nation in the IRB World Rankings, while Georgia and Russia climb one place after victories in RWC 2011 qualifiers.

Friday 12th February 2010

Portugal seek to hand Georgia first ENC loss

Georgia's visit to Portugal is the highlight of this weekend's Rugby World Cup 2011 qualifiers, but all three matches could impact the IRB World Rankings.

Monday 8th February 2010

Georgia win as Scotland fall one in rankings

Georgia and Russia edge closer to RWC 2011 qualification, while Scotland's defeat by France results in the only change to the latest IRB World Rankings.

Friday 5th February 2010

Russia target World Cup qualification

Russia's dream of a first ever Rugby World Cup appearance could move a step closer when the European Nations Cup resumes this weekend.

 

 

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