Pacific Nations Cup Champions, Fiji have named their team for the opening match of the Rugby World Cup. The world’s 9th ranked nation will play against tournament hosts, and the number 4 ranked England at London’s Twickenham Stadium on Friday. Head Coach John McKee has gone for a dangerous team …
Read More »Moriarty replaces Walker for Wales
Just days after being called up as a replacement for Leigh Halfpenny in the Welsh squad, Eli Walker has had to drop out with a hamstring injury without making an appearance in the World Cup. Gloucester loose forward Ross Moriarty is in as his replacement, with Warren Gatland evidently confident …
Read More »McInally out, Bryce in for World Cup
Stuart McInally has been forced to withdraw from Scotland’s World Cup team after failing to recover from a neck injury. Glasgow Warriors hooker Kevin Bryce has been called up as a replacement. It’s a major disappointment for McInally, who had only just started to settle into his new position in …
Read More »England name team for World Cup opener
England have named their team for the World Cup opener against Fiji on Friday. Only one change to the match day squad has been made from the 23 that defeated Ireland in Twickenham on September 5, with Rob Webber replacing Jamie George as reserve hooker. Scrumhalf Ben Youngs will win …
Read More »RWC 2015 Preview – Pool A
The ‘Pool of Death,’ with four top-ten teams according to the official World Rugby rankings, and only two spots open to reach the finals. Hosts England will have to wade through dangerous waters, with Australia favorites to top the pool and both Wales and ever-unpredictable Fiji eyeing their own way …
Read More »Old Christians are Uruguayan National Champions
Uruguay’s Premier Division Grand Final was played earlier today in Montevideo with the historic Old Christians Club being crowned national champions by beating Old Boys 30-9. The title ended an eight year drought for the Montevideo club and was a 17th overall national title. Having earned a reputation in recent …
Read More »Brazil Announces Americas Rugby Cup Fixtures
Following the highly successful European model of the Six Nations the Americas is to, beginning in February, have an annual competition putting together teams from throughout North and South America. Rugby World Cup 2015 participants Argentina, Canada, Uruguay and the USA are to be joined by invitees Brazil and Chile. …
Read More »Sudamérica Rugby Opens Voting for New Logo
Voting has begun! The governing body of rugby in South and Central America, Sudamérica Rugby has opened voting to members of the public in an effort to determine a popular new logo. The governing body was recently rebranded from CONSUR. The five contenders which can be voted on were created …
Read More »Pacaembu to host Brazil vs Germany
The São Paulo State Secretary of Sports has confirmed that one of Brazil’s most historic stadiums, the Estadio do Pacaembu will host the second of two rugby test matches between Brazil and Germany later this year. The recent growth of rugby in Brazil and the future Americas Six Nations have …
Read More »RWC – By The Numbers Part 1
Just a week away from the biggest show in the rugby-verse, let’s take a look at some of the interesting numbers for you trivia-minded folk heading into the Rugby World Cup. BIGGER IS BETTER There will be some seriously tall timber on display during the tournament. Five players top 205cm …
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