Scott Lawrence has named an extended Men’s Eagles longlist ahead of the international season. This year that includes World Cup qualifiers that will begin during the Pacific Nations Cup in August. On the list of 72 names are 21 players who have yet to appear in test rugby for the …
Read More »USA confirm match vs Belgium as Netherlands Lose Tour
The USA’s advertised home match against the Netherlands is canceled. With the Netherlands having been eliminated from Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifying, World Rugby decided that the Dutch will no longer tour with their place having been handed to Belgium. The change means Belgium officially replace the Netherlands as the USA …
Read More »USA Eagles to play July Internationals in Charlotte and Washington DC.
The USA Men’s Eagles will play three home test matches in July. All will be against European opponents, two of which have secured their places at Rugby World Cup 2027. The USA will face the Netherlands and Spain in Charlotte, North Carolina and take-on England in Washington, D.C. The July …
Read More »Belgium Book Spot in Rugby World Cup 2007 Repechage
In an upset result, Belgium booked a spot in Rugby World Cup 2027 Repechage. Belgium defeated neighbors the Netherlands 31-10 in Amsterdam to officially advance in Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifying to the global finale. The result is the greatest outcome in the history of Belgium rugby. It surpasses the …
Read More »Chile Dealt Major Blow Months Out from RWC 2027 Qualifiers
Chile’s planning for the Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifiers has hit a major road block. First-choice outside center Domingo Saavedra is out of Super Rugby Americas through injury. The Selknam captain was injured in the third round win over Los Dogos. Domingo Saavedra suffered a cruciate ligament injury in his …
Read More »Only Eight Places Remain at Rugby World Cup 2027
Only eight places remain at Rugby World Cup 2027. Four were claimed this past weekend in Europe. This saw four of the twelve qualifying slots in Australia 2027 taken. It remains to be seen how the four finish to finalize who is Europe 1, Europe2 , Europe 3, and Europe …
Read More »Romania Qualify for RWC Australia 2027
Twenty-four years after playing in Australia, Romania will compete again in the country at Rugby World Cup 2027. The Stejarii were convincing winners over Belgium on Saturday. The 31-14 road victory followed a 48-10 win over Germany in the opening round. The results meant Romania was virtually assured of a …
Read More »Portugal Qualify for Back-to-Back Rugby World Cups for the First Time
Portugal will be playing at Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. Os Lobos booked their spot in the tournament by beating Belgium and Germany in qualifying matches. The result is that Portugal will play in a third Rugby World Cup and do so in back-to-back Rugby World Cups for the …
Read More »Nightmare Ends for Spain who Qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027
Spain’s nightmare has concluded. After being disqualified from Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifying and from Rugby World Cup 2023, Los Leones have earned their spot at Rugby World Cup 2027. The Australia hosted Rugby World Cup will be just the second Men’s Rugby World Cup involving Spain and the first …
Read More »Georgia Book Spot in Seventh Consecutive Rugby World Cup
Georgia will compete at Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. Twenty-four years after debuting at the World Cup in 2003, the Lelos will be back in Australia again. Georgia booked their spot in the Australia 2027 tournament by seeing off Switzerland and the Netherlands in qualifying. The Lelos’ spot was …
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