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Georgia and Russia heading for NZ

Georgia's 17-9 win over Madrid on Saturday was enough to take them to their third World Cup in New Zealand in 2011.

Georgia on the brink

Georgia will be heading to their third World Cup next year if Spain go the way of twelve of their last thirteen opponents on Sunday.

Georgia closer to RWC hat-trick

Georgia signalled their intentions to qualify for a third consecutive Rugby World Cup with an emphatic 77-3 win over Germany.

Ireland A set date with Saxons

Ireland A will face England Saxons in the final of the Churchill Cup next weekend after brushing aside the challenge of Georgia 40-5 in Denver.

All to play for this weekend

Argentina may currently occupy fourth position in the IRB World Rankings, but were they to lose to Ireland at Croke Park this weekend then they could lose that position to England, France or Wales depending on results elsewhere.

Georgia's tour plunged into darkness

After suffering at the hands of Scotland A on Saturday, Georgia's second tour match against Edinburgh was abandoned on Tuesday after a power cut, which left the match in pitch darkness after 25 minutes.

Scotland A cruise past Georgia

Scotland's A side, marshalled by Andy Robinson, smashed an inexperienced Georgia side 69-3 at Firhill last night, with a number of players staking claims for a spot in the ailing senior Scotland side.

World Cup weekend and other matches

As well as those matches profiled elsewhere, Europe's lower echelons have also been abuzz with activity over the past fortnight, and this weekend is no exception.

Georgians ready for war - literally

The effects of the armed conflict between Georgian and Russia have touched the lives of many further afield, including approximately 100 Georgian rugby players in France who have said they're ready to go home and fight if need be.

RWC Sevens for Portugal, Wales and Georgia

Portugal, Wales and Georgia have sealed their places at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009 after going through the opening day of the European qualifier in Hannover, Germany, on Saturday with unbeaten records.

ARU urged to recruit Georgians

Former Wallabies' World Cup-winning assistant and current Georgia Head Coach Tim Lane, has urged the Australian Rugby Union to recruit young front-rowers from international rugby minnows.

Georgia lay Italians to waste

Georgia dissipated all speculations about the various tournament winning scenarios involving Italy A, by demolishing their highly rated opponents 25-3 at the Arcul de Triumf Stadium in Bucharest.

Preview: IRB Nations Cup finals

The IRB Nations Cup in Bucharest will climax tomorrow at the Arcul de Triumf Stadium in Bucharest with the final round of matches ¿ and hosts Romania facing Emerging South Africa in the clash of the top two.

Scotland and Japan on the move

Scotland and Japan are the most notable movers in this week's IRB World Rankings after both sides won victories against higher-ranked opposition at the weekend.

Uruguay edged in Bucharest

Georgia opened their IRB Nations Cup account with a slender 20-18 win over Uruguay at the Arcul de Triumf stadium in Bucharest on Sunday.