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Oceanian Region News

Occasions to savour for women's top teams
Women's Rugby
Occasions to savour for women's top teams
(IRB.COM) Friday 20 November 2009
Twickenham and Stade de France, two venues not usually associated with Women's Rugby but which will this weekend host historic double headers.
New Zealand in race for Sevens fitness
IRB Sevens - Dubai
New Zealand in race for Sevens fitness
(IRB.COM) Thursday 19 November 2009
New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens expresses concern over his side's fitness levels ahead of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens.
Plenty of scope for changes in rankings
World Rankings
Plenty of scope for changes in rankings
(IRB.COM) Thursday 19 November 2009
A place at RWC 2011 awaits either Uruguay or USA, while a busy weekend of test matches could result in a much changed top 10 in the IRB World Rankings.
Pools set for Women's Rugby World Cup 2010
Women's Rugby
Pools set for Women's Rugby World Cup 2010
(IRB.COM) Wednesday 18 November 2009
Rugby World Cup Limited announces the pools for Women's Rugby World Cup 2010 in England.
New Zealand's women overwhelm England A
Women's Rugby
New Zealand's women overwhelm England A
(IRB.COM) Wednesday 18 November 2009
New Zealand Black Ferns lived up to their billing as the world's number one women's side by overwhelming their hosts England A 48-3.
Samoa and PNG impress at Oceania Sevens
IRB Sevens - New Zealand
Samoa and PNG impress at Oceania Sevens
(IRB.COM) Tuesday 17 November 2009
While Samoa defend their Oceania Sevens title, Tonga, Papua New Guinea and Niue qualify to compete at the NZI Sevens in Wellington on the IRB World Series.
IRB Player of Year shortlist announced
Awards
IRB Player of Year shortlist announced
(IRB.COM) Monday 16 November 2009
The International Rugby Board reveals the seven nominees for IRB Player of the Year 2009, which will be awarded at the conclusion of the November tests.
All Blacks regain number one spot in rankings
World Rankings
All Blacks regain number one spot in rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 16 November 2009
South Africa's loss in Toulouse means New Zealand return to the top of the IRB World Rankings in one of numerous changes among the leading nations.
Black Ferns too strong for England Women
Women's Rugby
Black Ferns too strong for England Women
(IRB.COM) Sunday 15 November 2009
New Zealand's Black Ferns kickstart their Women's Rugby World Cup 2010 preparations with a 16-3 victory in the first of two tests against England.
Giants of women's game come face to face
Women's Rugby
Giants of women's game come face to face
(IRB.COM) Friday 13 November 2009
England captain Catherine Spencer labels their test with New Zealand just another match, but with the Women's Rugby World Cup looming it is anything but.
Regional titles at stake in Mexico and Tahiti
IRB Sevens
Regional titles at stake in Mexico and Tahiti
(IRB.COM) Friday 13 November 2009
Thirteen teams will contest the NACRA Sevens title in Mexico City this weekend, while Tahiti hosts the likes of Samoa and Tonga for the Oceania Sevens.

16 November 2009
1(2)			NZL
2(1)			RSA
3(3)			AUS
4(5)			FRA
5(4)			IRE
6(8)			ENG
7(6)			ARG
8(7)			WAL
9(10)			SCO
10(9)			FJI