The governing body of rugby, World Rugby has unveiled an altered qualification process for Rugby World Cup 2019 which will be held in Japan. Revealed are where the 8 qualifying countries will come from with some continental regions having advantages over others. The 8 qualifying teams will join the 12 …
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Both Argentina and the USA are set to be significant benefactors from World Rugby’s announcement that the institution’s governance is to be overhauled. Argentina and Italy are to join the remaining Tier 1 unions of Australia, England, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa and Wales in acquiring two votes …
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Confirmation that the draw for Rugby World Cup 2019 draw will be made some time in 2016 brings new meaning to the importance of international rugby in 2016. The lesson of England crashing out at the pool stage after losing against Wales and Australia ought to be noted by all. …
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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 England as Host Nation There is no denying this was one of the greatest World Cups of all time. It was …
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The New Zealand All Blacks have captured their second consecutive World Cup title with a 34-17 win over Australia at Twickenham Stadium in London. New Zealand looked to pull away early in the second half only to see the Wallabies come charging back. A late surge from the All Blacks …
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It’s here! The biggest game in rugby. We’ve finally made it after four years of buildup since the last. Not many will be surprised to see New Zealand facing Australia. Will we get the cracking game that it could – and should – be? Paul’s worst showing of the competition …
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Argentine Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has been selected by World Rugby as one of four finalists for the prestigious Coach of the Year award. El Huevo joins Japanese coach Eddie Jones, Australia’s Michael Cheika and New Zealand’s Steve Hansen in the short-listed finalists. All four are coaching their respective teams …
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The reigning World Cup champions, New Zealand await the winner of Argentina vs Australia. Having held on to defeat South Africa 20-18 this afternoon in London the All Blacks are into a second consecutive Rugby World Cup final for the first time in history. Standing in the way of New Zealand …
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Into the semi-finals we go! Two huge matches after a terrific weekend of quarter-finals. While it’s somewhat disappointing that we only have the Rugby Championship sides remaining, it does mean that everything is up for grabs. Argentina have beaten both Australia and South Africa recently, and even New Zealand can …
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South African Head Coach Heyneke Meyer has named an unchanged side for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup Semi Final against New Zealand at London’s Twickenham Stadium. The Springboks reached the final with a hard-fought come from behind victory against Wales last Saturday. Former South African captain Victor Matfield replaces Pieter-Steph du …
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