It’s hard to believe that another Rugby World Cup has now come and gone. Outside of the unfortunate typhoon incident it was a marvelous tournament, if perhaps somewhat anti-climactic in its finale. Nonetheless as a whole it ranks among the best editions of the flagship tournament with Japan and Uruguay …
Read More »Utah signs Jurie van Vuuren from Southern Kings
The Utah Warriors have confirmed the addition of South African forward Jurie van Vuuren for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. He joins the side after two seasons with Eastern Province and the Southern Kings, playing in both the Currie Cup and Guinness Pro 14. Equally comfortable at lock or …
Read More »Americas miss out at World Rugby Awards
The Americas missed out at the World Rugby awards. It ended a year of highs and lows in international competition for the four Americas competitors at RWC 2019. The 2019 World Rugby Awards ceremony was held in Tokyo, Japan and saw the USA having three nominees. Joe Taufete’e was up …
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 »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 »Seattle tie in three more for 2020
The two-time defending Major League Rugby champions have agreed new deals with three of their best players to remain in Seattle for the 2020 season. Eric Duechle, Riekert Hattingh, and Shalom Suniula will suit up for the Seawolves for a third straight year after leading the team to their second …
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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