World Rugby has announced a new-look Pacific Nations Cup tournament will launch this August in a bid to “level up” the global game ahead of the expanded 2027 World Cup…
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How a long-running sevens tournament kickstarted rugby on the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada
When Kirani James raced home to win Grenada’s first-ever Olympic medal with gold in the 400m at London 2012, an instant legacy was forged – that much was clear. What…
Watch: Tonga prop nicknamed ‘Big Ben’ is also elite at goal-kicking
The giant has a new skill to add to his CV
“Rassie is watching” – Watch hat-trick of nine-man lineouts sink international team
Rassie Erasmus has long been heralded as a man who loves to scour through the rugby law book to gain an advantage for his side, with the most recent example…
Can Indian Rugby Premier League take off? Plans for new sevens competition announced
You may have missed it amidst the chaos of the Six Nations second round, but on social media, the Indian Rugby Football Union announced on it’s social channels that they…
Watch Portugal lose first game since World Cup heroics in huge Rugby Europe upset
Os Lobos fell to a surprise defeat against Belgium on Saturday
All Blacks face Fiji in California this summer
California dreamin’? Not for rugby fans in San Diego, with a huge fixture confirmed in the summer. America will see the All Blacks face Fiji at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium,…
Richard Cockerill named Georgia boss
Richard Cockerill has been named as the new head coach of the Georgian national team, taking the helm ahead of the Rugby Europe Championship kicking off. With a presentation in…
Former Pumas boss Daniel Hourcade takes interim charge of Portugal
After Patrice Lagisquet left the role of Portugal men’s head coach back in October, the union turned to Sébastien Bertrank – only for him to resign due to contract issues…
Netherlands rugby fans all-in on Cheetahs fixture, according to union
South African franchise the Cheetahs will be playing one of their home fixtures in the European Challenge Cup in mid January in Amsterdam. And according to the Dutch union, Netherlands…