Rugby fans have had their say. Having been asked by World Rugby on social media to cast in their votes for the best players in Rugby World Cup history per position the final verdict is now out. Players from as few as five different countries made the cut with Argentina’s reputation …

Sometimes in international competition a heavy defeat can be described as not being a true reflection of the match in question. The 47-18 scoreline, though in which Fiji overcame Canada this afternoon in London was very much explanatory. The Pacific Islanders were the much better side and now head to …

The USA’s final outing before the Rugby World Cup offered reasons to believe that the Eagles can achieve better results in England than has been the case in World Cups of the past. Ranked 16th in the world the USA played host to the 2nd ranked Australia at Chicago’s Soldier …

Rugby World Cup 2019 hosts Japan made it three in a row today as the Asian champions completed a hard-fought 13-10 win over Georgia in Gloucester. Amanaki Lelei Mafi was the hero as the replacement prop went over two minutes from full time to put Japan in front for the …

Veteran Leicester Tigers and Argentine loosehead prop Marcos Ayerza was given a fitting tribute today as the Aviva Premiership side hosted the South Americans for what was their final match before the World Cup. The visitors completed a 55-34 victory in what was a highly entertaining match and one in …

Uruguayan Head Coach Pablo Lemoine has made fourteen changes to his starting team for Sunday’s away match against Basque Country Euskarians in Spain. The non-capped international is to be Uruguay’s final hit-out before the Rugby World Cup. Los Teros will play in Pool A, the Pool of Death. The uncompromising …

The historic Americas Six Nations will get the go ahead. The tournament is yet to be officially launched due to ongoing arrangements in regards to the name and sponsor acquisition, but the governing body of Brazilian rugby – the Confederação Brasileira de Rugby (CBRu) – has confirmed the tournament is …

The USA and Australia have named their sides that are set to play their final Rugby World Cup warm up tomorrow at Chicago’s Soldier Field. The two sides have only met six times since their first match in 1976. The match tomorrow will be only the third time the two …

Reports out of South Africa claim that South Africa may replace Japan as the host nation for Rugby World Cup 2019. A number of sites including Super Sport and Rugby Mag are reporting that South Africa could be asked to be on standby to host the 2019 Rugby World Cup following …

The UAR have completed a double-coup this week by signing two of the country’s most experienced and influential players, Juan Manuel Leguizamón and nor Juan Martín Hernández. Both players will play for the country’s Super Rugby franchise after many years abroad. Both players are now to realize a dream of …