The Western Force have re-signed Marcel Brache. The team’s website made the announcement, noting it as a new two-year-deal. Brache joins Kieran Longbottom, and Brynard Stander in committing to the Western Australian Super Rugby side. The 32-year-old Brache has over 50 appearances in Super Rugby. In addition to playing for …
Read More »Michael Cheika to work with Argentina for the Rugby Championship
Michael Cheika is to work with Argentina for the Rugby Championship. The former Head Coach of Australia will be the “External Consultant” to Los Pumas. The appointment marks a reunion for Cheika and Mario Ledesma. The current Head Coach of Argentina was an assistant to Cheika at the Wallabies for …
Read More »2020 Rugby Championship Fixtures Announced
The fixtures have been announced for the 2020 Rugby Championship. Argentina will face South Africa in the opening match. It is part of a double-header with Australia vs New Zealand to follow. All subsequent five rounds will also be double-headers. Australia will play host to the competition. The Four Nations …
Read More »Coleman’s Gordon maintain Shute Shield lead
Round 10 of 13 is now in the books for the Shute Shield, and Darren Coleman‘s Gordon team remain at the top of the ladder. They have finally proved mortal, however, tasting defeat for the first time this past weekend against an in-form Northern Suburbs who are now just one …
Read More »North American trio named in Sevens Series Dream Team
Three North Americans players have been named to the official HSBC Dream Team for the 2019-2020 Women’s World Sevens Series. Canadians Britt Benn and Ghislaine Landry are joined by USA star Kristi Kirshe. The team is named despite the circuit featuring only five stops due to COVID-19. All three were, …
Read More »Who will be Argentina’s 46 players for the Rugby Championship?
Two events this week shaped Argentina’s Rugby Championship roster. First, Mario Ledesma said he will take 46 players to Australia. Second, a 30-man roster was named for the South American Four Nations. Who then will be on the plane to Australia? Before identifying probable players who will play there are names …
Read More »Western Force in talks to sign Jaguares players
The Western Force are in talks to sign Jaguares players. The Western Australian team is recruiting heavily for 2021. The team returned for the 2020 Super Rugby AU competition. Earlier today the Western Force announced the signing of Kyle Godwin. The 28-year-old played for the Western Force from 2012-2016. He subsequently …
Read More »New Zealand Coach wants World Rugby to suspend rankings
New Zealand’s Head Coach wants World rugby to suspend world rankings. Ian Foster has called-upon the sport’s governing body to do so due to the ongoing doubt over international competition due to the COVID-19 pandemic. New Zealand are yet to play following RWC 2019. The All Blacks missed out on …
Read More »Australia name roster for Rugby Championship
Australia has named its roster for the Rugby Championship. New Head Coach Dave Rennie has selected 44 players, 16 of whom are uncapped. The Wallabies will have home advantage for the Rugby Championship, although the fixtures are yet to be announced. Australia is likely to face New Zealand twice prior …
Read More »Australia allocated 2020 Rugby Championship hosting rights
Australia will play host to the 2020 Rugby Championship. The country was allocated hosting rights ahead of New Zealand. The decision was made official earlier today. The 2020 Rugby Championship will be a 12-match tournament. It is to be played over six weeks within the World Rugby sanctioned window from …
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