Barry Guy

The defending champions South Africa will again be one of the teams to challenge for the Rugby World Cup. Audio

A revamped All Black backline is named for the Rugby World Cup opening match against Tonga. Audio

The Scotland rugby team is often tagged as one of the weaker European sides when it comes to the World Cup. Audio

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

Romania are taking part in their seventh tournament and can expect plenty of support when they come up against the bigger teams. Audio

Barry Guy takes a look at the chances of the team that is perhaps least known in the Cup. Audio

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

They've failed to live up to expectations since winning the inaugural tournament, but playing it at home should help. Audio

The Italy rugby team are hoping to secure their first-ever quarter-final place at this year's world cup. Audio

And the side's been set some tough goals by their coach, former All Black, John Kirwan. Audio

In sports news, a former captain dismisses England's Rugby World Cup chances. Audio

Rugby journalist Barry Guy looks at the challenges ahead for the team from Georgia at this year's Rugby World Cup. Audio

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

The top men's and women's seeds have advanced through the first round of the US Open tennis championship in New York. Audio

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

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

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

The Rugby World Cup begins next week with twenty teams competing for the title of world champions. Audio

The Rugby World Cup begins next week with twenty teams competing for the title of world champions. Audio

Thanks to Saturday night's efforts, Australia is the latest team to score a win over tournament favourites the All Blacks. Audio