Cardiff, United Kingdom: France plays Wales in a Six Nations Test match in Cardiff on Friday on the back of their best winning streak since 2006 (six) in search of a first title since 2010. Unbeaten in the championship after the opening three games, the French are seeking a win over the Welsh to set […]
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World Rugby hope for Japan tournament news this year – Gilpin
World Rugby considers Japan to be at “rugby’s top table” and are hoping for news later this year on which tournament the top Asian nation will slot into after the 2023 Rugby World Cup, according to chief executive officer Alan Gilpin. Japan have shown interest in being included in the Rugby Championship, the southern hemisphere’s […]
Wales make seven changes for Argentina finale
Wales coach Wayne Pivac has made seven changes to the team for their concluding second Test against Argentina in Cardiff on Saturday. The New Zealander has decided to freshen up his starting XV following last week’s 20-20 draw at home to Los Pumas, with four switches in the backs and three new members of the […]
British and Irish Lions reassured on safety in South Africa
The British and Irish Lions have been reassured of their safety amid a mounting death toll related to looting and arson in South Africa, a security official with the tourists told AFP on Wednesday. By Tuesday night, the unrest had claimed 72 lives with police saying many of the fatalities resulted from “stampedes that occurred […]
Bristol extend Premiership lead with Gloucester win as fans return
London: Bristol Bears moved 12 points clear at the top of the English Premiership table after a 39-7 win at home to southwest rivals Gloucester on Monday as fans returned to Ashton Gate. Since March last year, the lifting of some coronavirus restrictions meant 3,128 spectators — Bristol’s first home crowd — saw the hosts […]
Australia to bid for women’s and men’s World Cups
Australia will bid to host the 2021 women’s and 2027 men’s World Cups, Rugby Australia said on Wednesday, building on government plans to construct new stadiums in Sydney. Australia successfully hosted the men’s edition in 1987 and co-hosted the 2003 event with New Zealand, but has never staged a women´s World Cup. “The World Cup […]