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 …
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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 »Brazil vs Portugal Tickets on Sale
Tickets are on sale for Brazil vs Portugal. The teams will battle it out in São Paulo on Saturday, November 09. The venue for the fixture is the Estádio do Nacional in Barra Fundo. Tickets are on sale for BR$10 for adults with discounted rates offered for BR$10. They 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 »Taylor Howden moves from NOLA to Houston
The Houston SaberCats have signed Taylor Howden for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. After two seasons with the NOLA Gold, the 33-year-old New Zealand native heads to Texas to provide a highly experienced option at flyhalf or center. Howden has been a regular in the NOLA side over his …
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 »Major League Rugby confirms five games in Las Vegas
Las Vegas will host five regular season Major League Rugby games over two weekends in February, it was confirmed on Friday. The games will be played at Las Vegas Ballpark, located in Summerlin approximately 10 miles west of ‘the Strip.’ It will be the first time MLR games have been …
Read More »Shaun Davies joins Utah Warriors coaching staff
US Eagles scrumhalf Shaun Davies has joined the coaching staff for the Utah Warriors. It’s not clear yet if the Rugby World Cup has signaled the end of the 30-year-old’s playing career with the official statement from the club simply reading that he is “ready to begin the next phase …
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 …
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