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South Africa scored 50 second half points on their way to a 64-0 beat down of the USA. The bonus point victory guarantees that the Springboks will top Pool B regardless of the outcome of the Scotland/Samoa match. Springbok wing Bryan Habana notched a second half hat trick to move …

We’re running a bit late to let’s cut straight to the predictions! Big week heading into the final round of pool play. Will Canada get their win against Romania? Can Namibia upset Georgia? Read on to find out! Paul is our token ‘South American’ with Chris and Victor still lost in dangerous World …

Namibia have named their strongest lineup for their game against Georgia. Still in search of their first victory at the World Cup, head coach Phil Davies has made seven changes to the team that faced off against Tonga. Johnny Redelinghuys wins his 50th cap alongside Raoul Larson at prop, with …

Martin Haig has named his strongest possible Georgian side to take on Namibia in Exeter on Wednesday. If the Lelos win, they can be expected to come third in Pool C, in doing so earning automatic qualification for RWC 2019. Tonga currently sit two points ahead, but will have to …

The Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP DTH van der Merwe Another game, another world class performance from Canada’s best player. The winger has hardly put a foot …

This past week I was able to fulfill a dream I have had since High School – I got to watch an international rugby match in possibly the greatest rugby stadium of them all, the Millennium Stadium. What an experience and what outstanding viewing angles for spectators. Inside the stadium …

Ireland booked their place in the quarterfinals of Rugby World Cup 2015 with a narrow 16-9 victory over Italy at Olympic Park in London. In a match that would turn out to be an arm-wrestle from beginning to end, Italy’s hopes for a surprise victory took a blow after just …

Fiji and Uruguay have named their teams for their Pool A match in Milton Keynes on Tuesday. Both sides are still in search of their first win of the tournament. Fijian tighthead Manasa Saulo has been suspended for 10 weeks for stamping against Wales, so Lee-Roy Atalifo will start in …

South Africa reminded everyone why they have to be taken seriously at the World Cup as the ground out a physical 34-16 win over a solid Scotland side. The Springboks dominated possession and territory throughout most of the match and survived an early second half comeback from the Scots before pulling …

After a stunning 33-13 defeat by Australia, England became the first host nation in the history of the Rugby World Cup to be eliminated before the quarterfinal stage. After losing to Wales, the home side was backed into a corner and needed a win to keep their World Cup hopes …