TRU Editorial Team, Author at Talking Rugby Union

Wayne Pivac appointed head coach of NEC Green Rockets

August 25, 2023

Japanese second-division side NEC Green Rockets have confirmed the appointment of Wayne Pivac as the head coach ahead of the new season. Pivac has…

Will Skelton to lead Australia in warm-up game against France

August 25, 2023

Will Skelton will be leading Australia for the first time as they face home side France in the final warm-up game in Paris ahead…

Courtney Lawes to captain England against Fiji

August 24, 2023

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named Courtney Lawes as the captain for the final World Cup warm-up fixture against Fiji to be played…

Calf injury rules Anthony Watson out of England’s World Cup campaign

August 24, 2023

England have been dealt another blow ahead of the Rugby World Cup campaign with winger Anthony Watson ruled out of the tournament due to…

Argentina prop forward Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro ruled out of World Cup

August 24, 2023

Argentina tight-head prop Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro has been ruled out of the upcoming Rugby World Cup tournament following an injury. The 34-year-old ruptured the…

England can cope up with the loss of Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola – Will Greenwood

August 24, 2023

The loss of the skipper Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola in the early stage of the upcoming Rugby World Cup will not hamper England’s…

New Zealand confirm matchday squad to face Springboks

August 24, 2023

New Zealand coach Ian Foster has opted for an experienced side to face South Africa in the upcoming Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture at…

Argentina international Santiago Medrano signs contract extension with Force

August 23, 2023

Western Force have announced that Argentina international Santiago Medrano has signed a contract extension with the Super Rugby club ahead of the 2024 season….

Billy Vunipola to miss England’s Rugby World Cup opener

August 23, 2023

England have been dealt another blow ahead of the Rugby World Cup campaign with Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola is set to miss the…

Game against New Zealand is more than just a warm-up – South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth

August 23, 2023

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth say the team is upbeat about facing New Zealand in the upcoming World Cup warm-up game at Twickenham Stadium…