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The road to Rio 2016 takes another turn

1 decade ago by IRB

The road to Rio 2016 starts on Friday for all rugby nations that did not manage to qualify for the XXIX Olympic Games through the HSBC Sevens World Series and the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series.

Six Nations sides 'can't run the ball' - Hansen

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Steve Hansen says he fears for the future of rugby union after watching what he describes as drab Six Nations Tests between France and Wales, and Ireland and England, and insists that coaches and players...

Hosts Japan into quarters in Tokyo

1 decade ago by IRB

Defending Tokyo champions Fiji and South Africa book their place in the Cup quarter-finals with 100 per cent records, while Japan reach first Cup competition since 2000.

Three players who would be important additions to their sides for the World Cup

1 decade ago

Steffon ArmitageTalks have been ongoing for months but at this stage Armitage will not be playing at the World Cup. It seemed that he would earn a recall after he was in talks with Bath in October over...

Composure key to Australia getting over the line in Atlanta

1 decade ago by IRB

Coach Tim Walsh makes one change for the Women's Sevens Series event in Atlanta and believes a little bit more composure could see Australia return home with silverware again.

VIDEO! Vito and Damu shine at Wellington Sevens

1 decade ago by IRB

We delve into the archive to look at two great moments from Sevens Wellington gone by, as the fourth round of the HSBC Sevens World Series edges closer.

Mikkelson ruled out for hosts at Sevens Wellington

1 decade ago by IRB

Gordon Tietjens names his squad for round four of the HSBC Sevens World Series, including four players set to make their All Blacks Sevens debut, but former sevens player of the year Tim Mikkelson is ruled...

200 days to go for Rugby World Cup

1 decade ago by Wales Rugby World Cup News

Welsh fans can keep the weekend's rugby celebrations alive as today marks 200 days to go until Rugby World Cup 2015.

200 days to go for Rugby World Cup

1 decade ago by Wales Rugby World Cup News

Welsh fans can keep the weekend's rugby celebrations alive as today marks 200 days to go until Rugby World Cup 2015.

The breakout moment for Los Pumas

1 decade ago by IRB

After RWC 2007 and a crucial meeting in south London, Argentina emerged with a strength and determination that couldn’t be ignored.