Rugby News by Country

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  • Friday, 14. June, 2013

    USA Rugby to bid for 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens

    In response to the International Rugby Board’s announcement today that the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament will be retained and integrated into the Olympic Games cycle, USA Rugby confirmed its intentions to bid for the right to host the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens.

  • Friday, 14. June, 2013
    Canada v Ireland: Teams

    Canada v Ireland: Teams

    Ireland interim coach Lee Kiss has named one debutant as he rings the changes ahead of Saturday's clash with Canada.

  • Friday, 14. June, 2013
    Scots must pick rookie hooker

    Scots must pick rookie hooker

    A hooker with just 44 minutes of professional rugby behind him could play for Scotland against mighty South Africa.

  • Friday, 14. June, 2013
    Josh hails Cardiff connection

    Josh hails Cardiff connection

    Josh Navidi says his promotion to the international ranks has been helped by Sam Warburton and Martyn Williams

  • Friday, 14. June, 2013

    Genia: O'Connor pivotal to Wallabies

    Wallaby scrumhalf Will Genia backed his new halves partner James O'Connor despite warnings the B&I Lions will target his lack of experience at No.10.

  • Friday, 14. June, 2013
    S. Africa v Scotland: Preview

    S. Africa v Scotland: Preview

    South Africa have made five changes ahead of Saturday's Quadrangular Tournament clash with Scotland in Nelspruit.

  • Friday, 14. June, 2013
    Japan v Wales: Preview

    Japan v Wales: Preview

    Japan coach Eddie Jones has named just one change to his side ahead of Saturday's second Test against Wales in Tokyo.

  • Friday, 14. June, 2013
    Italy v Samoa preview

    Italy v Samoa preview

    Italy's clash with Samoa at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday could well be the highlight of the quadrangular series in South Africa.

  • Friday, 14. June, 2013

    Kearney's Test ambition alive

    Irish fullback Rob Kearney remains hopeful of playing for the British and Irish Lions in the three Test series against Australia.

  • Friday, 14. June, 2013

    Dennis to lead Waratahs

    Wallaby loose forward Dave Dennis will lead the Waratahs team boasting four international players against the British and Irish Lions.

  • Friday, 14. June, 2013
    New Zealand v France preview

    New Zealand v France preview

    New Zealand captain Kieran Read has backed Sam Whitelock after his inclusion in the team for the second Test against France at the last minute.

  • Friday, 14. June, 2013

    Preview: Waratahs v B&I Lions

    B&I Lions back row forward Jamie Heaslip said he expects "hard nut" coach Michael Cheika will have the Waratahs fired up for Saturday's showdown.

  • Friday, 14. June, 2013

    Preview: New Zealand v France

    Injury forced the The All Blacks into a late reshuffle on Friday as they prepared to mark their 500th Test.

  • Thursday, 13. June, 2013

    Eagles named for Pacific Nations Cup clash against Tonga

    USA Rugby Men’s Eagles Head Coach Mike Tolkin has named a mostly unchanged squad from Saturday’s match against Ireland to take on Tonga at the Home Depot Center Friday, June 14.

  • Thursday, 13. June, 2013
    Contepomi to face England

    Contepomi to face England

    Argentina captain Felipe Contepomi has overcome illness to be named at fly-half for Saturday's second Test against England.