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Rugby World Cup 2015 is almost here. The opening fixture of England v Fiji is just 53 days away. It will begin a long tournament played from September 18 to October 31 which the organizers claim as being the biggest sporting event of 2015 and the third biggest of all …

International rugby results from this past weekend have seen Uruguay rising in the World Rankings and Canada falling. Los Teros have moved up to 19th spot as a result of both Russia and Spain losing against lower ranked African opposition – Namibia and Kenya. Canada’s loss against Japan on Saturday sees …

Played every November, excluding Rugby World Cup years, the November or autumn internationals see European nations hosting incoming test teams from across the globe. It is a time when not only southern nations such as Argentina, Australia, Fiji, Namibia, New Zealand, Samoa, South Africa and Tonga tour the north but …

Jacques Brunel has trimmed his squad in preparation for the Rugby World Cup. 37 players will be in L’Aquila to take part in a training camp from July 12-25, before their final week-long session in Fiuggi starting on August 2. Two players, George Biagi and Simone Favaro, will not take part …

The USA has dropped out of the bidding process for the Rugby World Cup 2023, leaving four unions left in the hunt to host the quadrennial tournament. South Africa, Ireland, France, and Italy are the remaining unions that have confirmed that they will bid on the hosting rights for the World Cup. …

Uruguay’s participation in the 2015 Tbilisi Cup came to an end this afternoon. In losing 23-13 against Emerging Italy the South Americans campaign was winless but, nevertheless, brought with it vital preparation for the World Cup. Uruguay played well in the opening half, particularly in defense and had a solid …

Los Teros will face Emerging Italy on Sunday in the final round of the World Rugby Tbilisi Cup in Georgia. The competition serves as vital preparation for squad members of the four competing countries ahead of this year’s Rugby World Cup. Uruguayan Head Coach Pablo Lemoine has made seven changes for …

With the creation of the PladAR system in Argentina the regular exodus of players abroad has become significantly reduced when compared to what it once was. Players continue to link up with European clubs of a variety of levels but the number of players staying in Argentina has been encouraging according to many …

Argentina’s under 20 men’s team, Los Pumitas will face Japan this coming Saturday with the winning team finishing in 9th position in the 2015 World Rugby Under 20’s Championship. The South Americans will meet the top Asian side after having completed a 46-5 victory against Italy this afternoon in Viadana. …

The Georgian Rugby Union has confirmed that the World Rugby Tbilisi Cup tournament will continue as planned despite heavy flooding in a section of the city adjacent the Vere River. Avchala Stadium is located approximately 14 km north of the area and has not been affected in any way. Major …