Barry Guy
Defending champions South Africa likely to challenge again
The defending champions South Africa will again be one of the teams to challenge for the Rugby World Cup. Audio
Midday Sports News for 7 September 2011
A revamped All Black backline is named for the Rugby World Cup opening match against Tonga. Audio
Scotland may struggle to make it out of RWC pool play
The Scotland rugby team is often tagged as one of the weaker European sides when it comes to the World Cup. Audio
Samoan RWC team could cause a few upsets
The Samoan rugby team doesn't get together as often as they would like, but when they do the Pacific Island nation usually causes a few problems for their opposition. Audio
East European tussle looms for Romania team at World Cup
Romania are taking part in their seventh tournament and can expect plenty of support when they come up against the bigger teams. Audio
Russia fields first ever Rugby World Cup team
Barry Guy takes a look at the chances of the team that is perhaps least known in the Cup. Audio
Rank outsiders Namibia will struggle to win game at RWC
Namibia are the rank outsiders for the Rugby World Cup and even winning a match will be a tall order for the African side. Barry Guy assesses their chances. Audio
Huge pressure on All Blacks to win another RWC title
They've failed to live up to expectations since winning the inaugural tournament, but playing it at home should help. Audio
Italy targetting first quarter-final Rugby World Cup spot
The Italy rugby team are hoping to secure their first-ever quarter-final place at this year's world cup. Audio
Japan's Brave Blossoms field strongest ever rugby team
And the side's been set some tough goals by their coach, former All Black, John Kirwan. Audio
Midday Sports News for 1 September 2011
In sports news, a former captain dismisses England's Rugby World Cup chances. Audio
Georgia looking to secure second win at Rugby World Cup
Rugby journalist Barry Guy looks at the challenges ahead for the team from Georgia at this year's Rugby World Cup. Audio
Rugby World Cup - Ireland
Rugby reporter Barry Guy takes a look at a team that's eyeing a place in the top eight at this year's Cup. Audio
Midday Sports News for 31 August 2011
The top men's and women's seeds have advanced through the first round of the US Open tennis championship in New York. Audio
French rugby team look forward to more success vs All Blacks
France lost the first Rugby World Cup finals, giving New Zealand its only win in the tournament in 1987. But they've been a nightmare for the All Blacks since then, knocking the All Blacks out of the… Audio
Rugby World Cup - Fiji
With New Zealand refusing entry to Fijians connected with the country's military regime, it hasn't been straight forward for Fiji to field a team for the Rugby World Cup. But with political hurdles… Audio
Midday Sports News for 30 August 2011
An American athletics expert says Valerie Adams is already one of the greats of the sport and that she can continue to be for another 10 years. Audio
Canada relies on former All Black for advice
The Rugby World Cup begins next week with twenty teams competing for the title of world champions. Audio
England looking for fourth RWC finals appearance
The Rugby World Cup begins next week with twenty teams competing for the title of world champions. Audio
Saturday's win gives Australia a boost as World Cup nears
Thanks to Saturday night's efforts, Australia is the latest team to score a win over tournament favourites the All Blacks. Audio