Stuart McInally will captain Scotland at the Rugby World Cup. The confirmation comes as Gregor Townsend named his final 31-man squad for the tournament. Former captains John Barclay and Greig Laidlaw are included but it’s the Edinburgh hooker who is given the armband. There are few surprises in Townsend’s squad, …

During the final weeks of waiting for Rugby World Cup 2019 to arrive Americas Rugby News will be taking a look back at some moments from past RWCs involving competitors from the Americas. In week three the feature team is the USA. In day two of the series the feature …

John McKee has made his final cut ahead of the Rugby World Cup. As expected he has trimmed one of his tighthead props, with Lee-Roy Atalifo the odd man out. Manasa Saulo and Kali Tawake will travel as specialists while Peni Ravai covers both sides of the scrum. Also confirmed …

The final squad of 31 named by France to take part at the Rugby World Cup shows three changes to the original list named in June. Dany Priso and Félix Lambey join injured Geoffrey Doumayrou in missing out, with Cyril Baille, Charles Ollivon, and Virimi Vakatawa named in their place. …

Milton Haig has confirmed his final 31-man Georgia squad for the Rugby World Cup. As expected, former captain Mamuka Gorgodze is recalled after a two-year self-imposed exile. His inclusion makes it 18 returnees from RWC 2015. The Lelos will arrive in Japan with one of the most experienced squads in …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Mexico Mexico set a new record on Saturday in hammering the Cayman Islands in the Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh). Las Serpientes’ …

Namibian Head Coach Phil Davies has named a 31-man roster for the World Cup. The African country will compete in Pool B of Japan 2019, doing so against Canada, Italy, New Zealand, and South Africa. Davies’ roster contains both youth and experience. Included for a fourth RWC tournament is the …

Ireland Head Coach Joe Schmidt has announced Ireland’s 31-man roster for the World Cup. The naming of the squad came with surprises with Devin Toner being the notable missing name. In his place is South African import Jean Kleyn. Captain Rory Best will compete in his fourth RWC with his …

During the final weeks of waiting for Rugby World Cup 2019 to arrive Americas Rugby News will be taking a look back at some moments from past RWCs involving competitors from the Americas. In week three the feature team is the USA. In day one of the series the feature …

Toutai Kefu has named his 31-man traveling squad to represented Tonga at the Rugby World Cup. Included are ten returnees from RWC 2015 and one uncapped player. The newcomer is young hooker Siua Maile who has been plucked out of New Zealand club rugby. Aside from Maile, there are six …