New Zealand

In naming his team to face Los Pumas New Zealand Head Coach Steve Hanson is taking absolutely nothing for granted as the strongest All Blacks team in a very long time will run-out at Wembley Stadium this Sunday. The reigning world champions will meet Rugby Championship rivals, Argentina at the …

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 …

A blend of experience and youth will look to topple the All Blacks this Sunday as Argentina opens up its Rugby World Cup campaign with an attacking side to take on the reigning world champions at London’s Wembley Stadium. Rather than looking to strategically put the defensive pieces in place …

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.

The pool with the least amount of intrigue, New Zealand are virtual locks to come out on top, with Argentina highly probable to finish second. Notably it’s the opening round that seems most interesting, with the All Blacks up against the Pumas and Georgia facing close competitors Tonga in what …

Argentine speedster is set to start against New Zealand in Argentina’s opening weekend World Cup fixture. As reported by A Pleno Rugby the 21 year old will be named tomorrow afternoon by Daniel Hourcade in a back-three also containing elusive runners Joaquín Tuculet and Juan Imhoff. Veteran Horacio Agulla is set …

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 …

A popular topic of debate heading into the World Cup is that of eligibility, particularly that resulting from the residency method. Americas Rugby News takes an in-depth look at the foreign-born players in each squad, where they were born and how they are eligible. An interesting fact – only Argentina …

Just a week away from the biggest show in the rugby-verse, let’s take a look at some of the interesting numbers for you trivia-minded folk heading into the Rugby World Cup. BIGGER IS BETTER There will be some seriously tall timber on display during the tournament. Five players top 205cm …

The first wave of Americans have hit the ground running in New Zealand as part of USA Rugby’s new partnership with Taranaki Rugby. Capped Eagle 7s player Mike Te’o and Eagle hopefuls Cam Falcon and David Tameilau are all in training with the Taranaki Development side as part of the …