Bruce Houston News
International
2003 World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson watches history being made
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Huge ambitions and milestone moments as World Rugby Nations Cup returns
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Ulster player ratings vs Stormers | 2026/27 URC
Stormers player ratings vs Ulster | 2026/27 URC
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Bruce Houston Stats
Stats compared to other Outside Backs
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Bruce Houston Performance Analysis
World Rugby Nations Cup 2026
Bruce Houston has featured in 4 matches during the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup to date, representing Zimbabwe, with 0 wins and 4 losses.
Zimbabwe are currently 6th in the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup table, having played 4 of their 4 matches.
Bruce Houston has played 224 minutes across the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup so far. In attack he has made 62m with ball in hand, beating 2 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 20 tackles at a rate of 5 per game.
In the World Rugby Nations Cup 2026, Bruce Houston has completed 43 passes at an accuracy of 96%, contributing 1 try assist and making 74 touches.