Wins for USA and Tonga as Fiji and Samoa serve up PNC classic USA upset RWC 2015 opponents Japan, Tonga beat Canada and island rivals Fiji and Samoa drew on the second day of the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup. Only two months out from their meeting at Rugby World Cup 2015, USA claimed a […]
The Webb Ellis Cup arrives in England with the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour as the countdown continues
The Webb Ellis Cup arrives in England with the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour as the countdown continues RFU President and Rugby World Cup 2003 winner, Jason Leonard OBE, with the Webb Ellis Cup on the Isles of Scilly RFU President and Rugby World Cup 2003 winner Jason Leonard OBE welcomes the Rugby World Cup […]
Fathers Day Feature, Packed with Awesome Father’s Day Gift Ideas! Make his day!
Father’s Day is this Sunday, the average Dad spends about £20,000 per year bringing up each child! So on Father’s day we dip into that hard earned money and splash out for the man who lets face it has put up with a fair bit! Check these gift ideas out, he won’t be dissappointed! Find […]
Over 70,000 people celebrate Rugby with the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour
Over 70,000 people celebrate Rugby with the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour Rugby’s greatest prize completes its international Trophy Tour of 15 countries in the lead up to RWC 2015 Over 70,000 people were part of the Trophy Tour engaging with local communities Over 115,000 miles travelled Over 100 communities visited Supported by 308 current […]
Record Hong Kong Sevens kicks off with a bang
Record Hong Kong Sevens kicks off with a bang 27 March 2015 Hong Kong’s Rowan Varty is appearing in his 10th Hong Kong Sevens – Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima – Series leaders SA looking for first-ever win in Hong Kong – Uruguay, Russia and Zimbabwe top qualifier pools – Record broadcast for 40th […]
Teams set for historic Sevens in Hong Kong
28 captains attend launch of 40th Hong Kong – World Series qualifier to run alongside main event – Record broadcast announced for Asia’s rugby showpiece The captains of all 28 teams set to compete in the Cathay Pacific / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens have officially launched the event, which marks its 40th anniversary this […]
Ireland name team for Scotland Rout in Murrayfield
Ireland make two changes for Murrayfield clash The Ireland coaching staff has made two changes to the starting line-up for their final game of the RBS 6 Nations Championship against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday 21st March. Luke Fitzgerald replaces Simon Zebo on the left wing and Cian Healy comes in for Jack McGrath at […]
World Rugby announces Rugby World Cup 2023 host selection timelines
World Rugby announces Rugby World Cup 2023 host selection timelines RWC 2023 host selected in May 2017 Hosting interest high prior to launch RWC an attractive proposition for unions and nations The Rugby World Cup 2023 host nation will be announced in May 2017 following announcement by World Rugby of the host selection process and […]
Ireland Under-20 Team to Play Italy Under-20 NAMED HERE
Ireland Under-20 Team to Play Italy Under-20 The Ireland Under-20 Team, sponsored by PwC, to play their opening game of the RBS 6 Nations against Italy has been named. Head Coach, Nigel Carolan has named an experienced side with six players from last year’s squad included in the starting XV to play Italy. Up front, […]
Sevens teams confirmed for Pan American Games 2015
Sevens teams confirmed for Pan American Games 2015 The participating teams have been confirmed for the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto as rugby sevens’ road to Rio 2016 gathers momentum. With rugby participation, profile and interest at an all-time high, eight men’s and six women’s nations will go for gold in Toronto on 11-12 […]