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Who is Martin Sigren: Ten facts about Chile’s captain
Chile will make their World Cup debut in France this autumn – and no one is more proud than captain Martin Sigren. He has put in the hours on and…
Who is Ben Tameifuna? Ten things you need to know about the Tongan tighthead
Tongan prop Ben Tameifuna was famously stood down by his then-French club Racing 92, after returning from the 2019 World Cup in Japan weighing an unhealthy 160kg. Related: Tonga Rugby…
Wales and Australia must be wary of Georgia try machines in USA victory
Georgian props have traditionally been the country’s best rugby export. The Top 14 and other parts of Europe are littered with ferocious scrummagers, imposing ball-carriers and terrific tight tacklers. However,…
Who is Josua Tuisova? Ten facts about Fiji’s ‘Human Bulldozer’
Fast and ferociously difficult to bring down, the 29-year-old has earned an impressive reputation playing in the French top flight. He has played for Toulon and Lyon – and will…
Have you heard Samoa’s Rugby World Cup song?
Samoa’s Rugby World Cup song has been released, as the national team taps into the country’s musical heritage. Centre Stage, co-written and performed by award-winning young Samoan artist Lesā Lani…
Opinion: Don’t block path for Georgian rugby talent!
The Lelos boss wants opportunities for his nation's 'Golden Generation'
Who is Levani Botia? Ten things about Fiji’s ‘Demolition Man’
Levani Botia travelled halfway across the planet to take up a short-term contract with an ambitious second-tier French club nine years ago. At the time he was relatively unknown. It…
Samoa men into top ten of world rankings again
With the Rugby World Cup warm-ups now underway, Samoa got off to a winning start by beating Japan 24-22 in Sapporo. And in doing so, ensured that Manu Samoa are…
Line-ups for Fiji v Tonga promise fireworks!
Levani Botia. Charles Piutau. Josua Tuisova. Malakai Fekitoa. Jiuta Wainiqolo. Vaea Fifta. Semi Radradra off the bench. Take a glance at a few of the names for Fiji v Tonga…