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The presence of Namibia Rugby has been a feature of Rugby World Cups since they first qualified in 1999. They have consistently earned their spot as the African qualifier. The 2019 edition of the Rugby World Cup in Japan is their six successive appearance in World Rugby’s showpiece event. Despite their involvement in six tournaments, […] READ MORE
An enthusiastic crowd in the Toyota Stadium witnessed the Springboks rout Namibia in their “African derby” game in the Rugby World Cup. South Africa 57 Namibia 3 South Africa – Tries: Bongi Mbonambi 2, Francois Louw, Makazole Mapimpi 2, Lukhanyo Am, Warrick Gelant, Siya Kolisi, Schalk Brits Conversions: Elton Jantjies 6 Namibia – Penalty: Cliven Loubser […] READ MORE
The Springboks disappointing result in their Rugby World Cup opening game against the All Blacks does not mean the end of their title winning aspirations, but might just be the eye-opener they needed. Scorers: NEW ZEALAND: 23 – Tries: George Bridge and Scott Barrett; Conversions: Richie Mo’unga 2; Penalties: Mo’unga 2 and Beauden Barrett SOUTH […] READ MORE
The Springboks Rugby World Cup challenge has a number of positives. We take a look at five of those positives, ahead of the Japan World Cup. Rassie Erasmus – Head Coach and Director of Rugby Erasmus donned the no.6 Jersey for the Springboks in the 1999 Rugby World Cup, which saw South Africa beat New […] READ MORE
Samoan rugby has been blighted by off the field scandals over the past few years. Although the effects of corruption are not totally behind them, the rugby team is desperate to ‘set things right’ and make this Samoa Rugby World Cup campaign in Japan, their most successful ever. Continuing the tier two series, David Challis […] READ MORE
The way Russia qualified for the Rugby World Cup was unconventional, to say the least. Profiting from the scandal that enveloped Spain, Belgium and Romania, Russia found themselves on their way to Japan when qualification was seemingly out of the question. As Rugby World Cup 2019 draws ever closer, David Challis continues his look at […] READ MORE
Newlands Rugby Stadium is the second oldest rugby stadium in the world, with only the location of the Aviva Stadium in Lansdowne Road pre-dating it. Newlands was originally built in 1888 and has been mostly evolved through renovation or had additional stands and corporate suites added. The original stadium at Lansdowne Road was used from […] READ MORE
Just one more warm up game stands ahead of Eddie Jones’ England and a flight to Japan as they face Italy at St James Park on Friday night. Last Word on Rugby’s Katy Homewood looks at five England players to look out for against Italy. Joe Marchant Eddie Jones does what Eddie Jones does best […] READ MORE
The Rugby World Cup throws up a lot of good content but did you know any of these obscure facts and information? Robert Rees brings you some interesting facts about teams at this year’s World Cup. Tonga vs England Toutai Kefu -Tonga’s Head Coach – is 100% in meetings with Eddie Jones (1-0) having defeated […] READ MORE
To kick off a series to preview tier two nations competing at the 2019 World Cup there is no better place to start than Fiji. Almost every rugby fan’s second team, they provide scintillating rugby but rarely make an impact on the biggest stage. However fortunes may be looking up for Fiji, here we look […] READ MORE
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