No shocks as four REC sides qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027
Georgia, Romania, Spain, and Portugal are heading to Australia in 2027, with all four European nations having won their second set…
Francisco Isaac
09 Feb 2025, 11:35
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Four teams could qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027 this weekend
Four teams stand just one win away from securing direct qualification for Rugby World Cup 2027, with the semi-finalists of this ye…
Ian Cameron
07 Feb 2025, 9:35
The chain of events that will trigger new rankings low for Wales
There could be significant movement in the world rankings following this weekend's matches.
Jon Newcombe
04 Feb 2025, 3:14
Georgia obliterate Switzerland, Spain on verge of World Cup berth
Georgia, Romania, Portugal and Spain kicked their Men’s Rugby World Cup qualification hopes in great fashion, claiming bonus-poi…
Francisco Isaac
02 Feb 2025, 7:01
Analysis
The big Rugby Europe Championship preview: A race to the land Down Under
Outwith the Six Nations spotlight, emerging nations jostle for position in another thrilling REC - with the added carrot of Rugby …
Francisco Isaac
30 Jan 2025, 0:25
Every country in the world where you can be paid to play rugby
The men’s Rugby World Cup expansion has pushed developing nations to pursue a semi-professionalisation of their club competition…
Francisco Isaac
26 Dec 2024, 1:00
Analysis
Twenty-two emerging nations U21 rugby players to watch in 2025
With 2025 just around the corner, it’s time to shed light on rugby's future rising stars, and we picked 22 promising U21s for yo…
Francisco Isaac
25 Dec 2024, 1:02
Netherlands serve up huge Tier 2 upset as another World Cup side slayed
In another action-packed weekend, Netherlands has pulled off a massive upset as the European nation was able to defeat Chile in Am…
Francisco Isaac
17 Nov 2024, 3:21
Rugby World Cup sides toppled in afternoon of Tier 2 upsets
A packed action weekend with some surprising results over in the Tier 2 world, as Spain, Romania and the United States of America …
Francisco Isaac
09 Nov 2024, 13:15
Heavy-hitters: Every Pro D2 team by height, weight and age
The upcoming Pro D2 season sees some absolute giants across the league, with the French second flight rivalling the Top 14, URC an…
Ian Cameron
05 Oct 2024, 1:51
Analysis
Pro D2's Foreign Legion: All 238 overseas players by club and country
The 2024/2025 season of the French Pro D2 is about to start, and the number of international players keeps growing with the likes …
Francisco Isaac
25 Aug 2024, 3:24
Son of Romania legend wanted by 3 French clubs
Taylor Gontineac has left now-relegated Pro D2 side Rouen Normandie and is currently pondering his next step, as three clubs are l…
Francisco Isaac
23 May 2024, 3:43
Georgia star Tedo Abzhandadze to swap French clubs after early release
It is a done deal. Tedo Abzhandadze will move to Stade Aurillacois Cantal Auvergne, joining his fellow Georgian teammates Luka Nio…
Francisco Isaac
15 May 2024, 3:52
Netherlands U20 international Joey Buskens dies aged 20
Netherlands U20 and Albi fullback Joey Buskens has died at the age of 20.
Josh Raisey
09 Apr 2024, 3:16
Interview
Christopher Raymond: Meet the Kiwi with a Netherlands World Cup dream
For Raymond, a Sacred Heart College Auckland graduate, featuring across the Tasman in Australia in three years would be quite the …
Liam Heagney
19 Mar 2024, 11:08
Live blog: Rugby Europe Championship 2024 finals in Paris
For the first time, tournament organisers have decided to stage all the last-round matches at a single venue rather than at scatte…
Liam Heagney
17 Mar 2024, 5:23
