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Harry Wilson to Captain Australia in Rugby Test Against Fiji on Sunday

Rugby World Cup · Newcastle

Harry Wilson to Captain Australia in Rugby Test Against Fiji on Sunday

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Wales losing streak up to 18 tests after losing to Japan in boiling Kitakyushu

Eddie Jones · Fukuoka

Wales losing streak up to 18 tests after losing to Japan in boiling Kitakyushu

52% Left coverage: 25 sources

KITAKYUSHU, Japan (AP) — Wales lost again. The longest losing streak by a major test rugby team in the professional era was extended to 18 matches when Wales…See the Story

Hong Kong China Qualifies for the Rugby World Cup for the First Time

Rugby · Hong Kong

Hong Kong China Qualifies for the Rugby World Cup for the First Time

Coverage: 21 sources

INCHEON, South Korea (AP) — Hong Kong qualified for its first men’s Rugby World Cup after beating host South Korea 70-22 to win the Asia Championship on Saturday. Hong Kong is only the second Asian team after Japan to reach the World Cup since rugby’s global showpiece commenced in 1987. It booked a spot in the 2027 tournament, expanded to 24 teams for the first time. “It is pretty overwhelming, and I am super proud of our group, our management a…See the Story

Sloppy Boks' Second-Half Scare by Italy at Loftus

50% Right coverage: 4 sources

The Springboks beat Italy 42-24 (halftime 28-3) in the first Test at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.Rugby World Cup · Pretoria See the Story

30-Year RWC Celebration: SABC Will Cover 2nd Test Between Boks, Italy Live

60% Center coverage: 5 sources

In honour of the Springboks’ first Rugby World Cup win in 1995, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) will broadcast the second Test between the Springboks and Italy live on 12 July.Rugby Union · South Africa See the Story

Rugby World Cup regulars handed heavy defeat by Chile

Pablo Lemoine’s Chile secured a 40-16 victory over Romania at Santiago’s Estadio Nacional, giving local fans a strong...Rugby World Cup · Santiago Read Article

Rugby Africa Cup: Defending chaampions Zimbabwe Sables land in Uganda

The defending champions of the Rugby Africa Cup, the Zimbabwe sables, have landed in Uganda. The 2024 champions shall aim to retain their title, an achievement that shall see them go back to the Rugby World Cup after 34 years. In order to achieve that success, the Sables have added more firepower to their squad, with the return of powerful winger, Matt McNab who plays in the second tier of English rugby. In addition to McNab, the Sables have als…Rugby World Cup · Uganda Read Article

ICONIC: Springboks' 1995 national anthem featuring Madiba!

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The 1995 Rugby World Cup final featured three things South Africa is undoubtedly most proud of – the Springboks, the national anthem, and the late Nelson Mandela, fondly known as Madiba. The first democratic president made a special appearance at the historic event, which the Boks won for the first time on home soil as the host country. It also marked the dawn of democracy and the unification of South Africans through sport. SPRINGBOKS X MADIBA …Rugby World Cup · Pretoria See the Story

Ruby Tui scores two against Black Ferns but top team wins trial

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The unwanted star from the last Rugby World Cup did all she could to press her case for a recall, but the players in her way also shone and scored tries as well.Oceania · New Zealand Read Article

RWC 2025 Warm-Up: South Africa vs Canada - ARN Guide - Americas Rugby News

The final build-up to Rugby World Cup 2025 for Canada starts in South Africa on Saturday. It’s the first of two tests against the Springbok Women for the Maple Leafs, and comes with less than two months until the start of the flagship tournament in England. Kévin Rouet will run the rule over his traveling squad before making final call on who will make his World Cup roster. FORM GUIDE Current World Ranking: 12 (68.04 points) 2025-06-15 – Madaga…Toronto Maple Leafs · Pretoria Read Article

Argentina Second-Half Magic Stuns Spain at U20 Championship - Americas Rugby News

Second-half magic from Argentina saw the South Americans completing a miraculous and stunning win over Spain at the World Rugby u20 Championship. Played in Rovigo, Italy on Friday, Los Pumas came back from a 30-7 deficit at half-time to defeat Spain 33-30. Beltrán Ortega opened the scoring. The Spanish fullback finished off a break from fly half Lucien Richardis which also saw winger Pelayo Serrano involved. The conversion was off target though …World Cup See the Story

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