Tag Archives: Rugby World Cup (Men)

Five uncapped players in preliminary Wallaby Squad

Australian Rugby Head Coach Michael Cheika has called upon players from the Queensland Reds, Melbourne Rebels and Western Force to participate in a training squad to begin the country’s Rugby World Cup 2015 preparations. Not considered were players from the Brumbies and Waratahs due to these teams being involved in …

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Canada names World Cup coaches

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Rugby Canada have secured their support staff for head coach Kieran Crowley for the 2015 World Cup, with some familiar names included. While Neil Barnes and Mike Shelley are likely to ring a bell with followers of Canadian rugby, Leo Crowley might not – last name aside. The younger brother …

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100 Days until Rugby World Cup

The countdown has begun. There is now a mere 100 days between now and the opening match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Here’s a brief rundown of where the four Americas representatives stand, and what’s in store between now and then.   ARGENTINA Los Pumas have already completed the …

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Scotland name World Cup long-list

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Scotland’s second match of the Rugby World Cup is to be against the USA Eagles. The fixture will take place at Elland Road in Leeds on Sunday September 27. Scotland head coach Vern Cotter has named a 46 man training squad to prepare for the Rugby World Cup. The Northern Europeans are …

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Wales name World Cup training squad

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Welsh head coach Warren Gatland has named a 47-man training squad for the Rugby World Cup. The selection includes nine previously uncapped players in the form of Ross Moriarty, Dominic Day, Rory Thornton, Kristian Dacey, Tom Francis, Jack Dixon, Tyler Morgan, Eli Walker and Gareth Anscombe. There are also some established players past or …

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