RWC 2019 is in the history books. The Japan-hosted Rugby World Cup proved the critics wrong as it was a highly successful tournament with excellent attendance as well as strong domestic support. The next stop will be a familiar one – France. The hosts of RWC 2007 will officially host …
Read More »RWC 2019 – 10 Records That Were Broken
RWC 2019 saw records broken. Below is a breakdown of the accomplishments made at the tournament hosted by Japan, the first RWC held outside of a Tier 1 country. TV RECORD Japan vs Ireland received 30 million television viewers in Japan. This was a record high for viewing numbers …
Read More »RWC 2019 Final Highlights – England vs South Africa
The 48th and final game of Rugby World Cup 2019 took place earlier today in Yokohama. The historic final saw a team winning who had earlier suffered a defeat in the tournament. South Africa’s 20 point victory lay the foundation for their third RWC title. A detailed match report can …
Read More »South Africa become three-time Rugby World Cup Champions
South Africa have become three-time Rugby World Cup championship. The Springboks won on the back of ferocious forwards defense and a set-piece to stop England in their tracks. In many ways it was a rewind to the RWC 2007 Final. On the other hand the mastermind of Eddie Jones was …
Read More »RWC Bronze Final Highlights – New Zealand vs Wales
The 47th and penultimate game of Rugby World Cup 2019 took place on Friday in Tokyo. It was the Bronze Final that saw New Zealand taking on Wales in their last matches of the tournament. It also marked an end for two of the world’s leading coaches – Steve Hansen …
Read More »All Blacks cruise to Bronze win over Wales
New Zealand settled for Bronze at the Rugby World Cup as they scored six tries en route to a 40-17 win over Wales in Tokyo on Friday. The result doesn’t make up for the stunning defeat to England in the Semi Final, but at least ends the tournament – and …
Read More »Taufete’e Shortlisted For World Rugby Player of the Year
Joe Taufete’e has been shortlisted for the World Rugby Player of the Year award. The Californian is one of six players in consideration for the award which recognizes the best player in the world for the year. The winner will be announced at the World Rugby Awards 2019 in Tokyo …
Read More »Cape Town to host 2022 World Cup Sevens
World Rugby has confirmed that the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens will be hosted by South Africa. The 8th running of the tournament will take place in September of that year at the scenic Cape Town Stadium. Final dates for the three-day event are yet to be determined. South Africa …
Read More »Nine Countries to Compete for Valentín Martínez in Montevideo
Nine countries are to compete for the Valentín Martínez in Montevideo. The traditional Sudamérica Women’s Rugby Sevens event will take place on November 8-9 in the Uruguayan capital. This year’s competition will be played at Carrasco Polo Club. The rugby club will stage the event alongside the national governing body, …
Read More »RWC Final Preview – England vs South Africa
The 2019 Rugby World Cup comes to a close on Saturday when England takes on South Africa in Yokohama. Both teams are previous winners – England in 2003 and South Africa in both 1995 and 2007. In fact this year’s final is a repeat of 2007, a match that saw …
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