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Predictions take 2… b! The second part of this week’s predictions, this time covering the half-dozen games ahead on Saturday on Sunday. There are a couple doozies up ahead, so read below to hear from the pros! The midweek action went pretty much entirely as predicted, though once again Bryan’s dissension …

Stuart Lancaster and Warren Gatland have named their lineups for Saturday’s must-win Pool A match in London. The winner will all but secure a place in the quarter-finals while the loser will require a win over Australia to have any chance of advancing. Lancaster has opted for a new midfield with …

The Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Japan A spectacular, brilliant, unforgettable win against all odds by the world’s leading Asian nation over the best from Africa was …

A last gasp try from Billy Vunipola saw England sneak home with a bonus point victory against Fiji to begin the World Cup campaign with a bonus point victory. England can now breath more easily after starting so nervously as they prepare for next weekend’s tough assignment against Wales also …

It’s time for predictions! Americas Rugby News is stepping it up for the World Cup, inviting other writers from around the Americas to test their mettle against the ARN editors. Before we get into the goods, here’s who we have this week, joining regulars Paul, Bryan, and Ted: Christian Gómez …

With one day left to the start of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, World Rugby has released a powerful video of all seven Webb Ellis Cups being lifted by the champions of each tournament. Enjoy. The wait is finally almost over.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Often the success or failure of an international coach comes down to how his team performed on the grandest stage of them all, the Rugby World Cup. Negative results in previous months or even years are often forgiven in exchange for delivering memorable victories when it matters most. Differing Judgement …