In 2001, when Argentina hosted the Rugby World Cup Sevens in seaside city Mar del Plata – a summer vacation heaven – people would gather outside the team hotel by…
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Opinion: This feels like the first truly global Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup has of course been around since 1987. But the 2023 edition feels like the first truly global Rugby World Cup in that there are more than…
Who is Semi Radradra? Ten things you should know about Fiji centre
Radradra is one of the best centres in the world
Who is Nic White? Ten things you should know about Australia scrum-half
White has represented Australia at a World Cup
Who is Marcos Kremer? Ten things you should know about Argentina flanker
Kremer was first picked for Argentina at the age of 18
Why is a try called a try in rugby?
Find out how the term 'try' originated and how the scoring system has changed
Six Nations and SANZAAR plot new rugby tournament
Following the World Rugby-hosted summit on the global calendar, Six Nations and SANZAAR have now released details on their planned joint tournament from 2026. According to a release from Six…
Is this the return of Premiership promotion?
Promotion to the Premiership may return after a play-off between the league’s bottom-placed side and the winners of the Championship was announced by the RFU. However, the game will only…
Munster to host Crusaders in first ever Clash of Champions
The match will reunite incoming Crusaders coach Rob Penney with his old side
Who is Sam Cane? All you need to know about All Blacks captain
Sam Cane has been grafting away in an All Blacks jersey for more than a decade now. As gritty as they come and a fine leader, the back-row star has…