Scott Lawrence's USA Eagles are just twenty-four hours out from arguably their biggest test to date under his tutelage. Tackling a high-flying Fijian side in the Asahi Pacific Nations Cup semi-final, Lawrence's side has the opportunity not only to take a jump up the World Rugby rankings but crucially secure a place in the final against either Japan or Samoa.
If you had told Wallabies supporters at the start of the year that they would be heading into the Bledisloe series on the same number of wins as the All Blacks, most of them probably would’ve jumped at it.
A group of supporters from the Western Cape have a deep-rooted tradition of backing New Zealand.
Head Coach Kingsley Jones has named the Canada team to take on USA at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles as they look to rebound after an opening round loss to Japan.
With the approaching Pacific Nations Cup, Scott Lawrence has named his USA roster for the campaign, reflecting a further evolution of his player pool, and therefore some insight into his ideal mix.
Sir Steve Hansen has warned new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson about the pressure and scrutiny he’ll face in the role.
Joe Schmidt isn't one for grandstanding but he will be relishing bringing down Warren Gatland's Wales on home turf
The Sharks will go into the rematch without their fit-again England back-rower even though they know a loss to the second-place Londoners will leave them tumbling out of the play-off picture on the final day of the regular season.
It was no surprise where the finger of blame was pointed. Just eight minutes into the match he was heard bellowing adjacent to the media box, “Stop kicking the f***ing ball away.”
The Crusaders are counting down the weeks until their battered and bruised squad can finally field a top-strength XV, but that may be a short-lived luxury.