2019 Rugby World Cup Archives - Talking Rugby Union

Blaine Scully: We have a lot of things we need to work on

March 20, 2020

When Blaine Scully was replaced after only 20 minutes in the USA’s final 2019 World Cup pool stage fixture, little did the wing know…

South Africa dominate as England fall short in World Cup final

November 2, 2019

England had no answer to South Africa’s power as the Springboks clinched the their third Rugby World Cup with a 32-12 victory. Joe Harvey…

South Africa dominate as England fall short in World Cup final

November 2, 2019

England had no answer to South Africa’s power as the Springboks clinched the their third Rugby World Cup with a 32-12 victory.

‘This could bring people together again’ – Stransky

October 31, 2019

When Joel Stransky kicked the winning drop goal in the 1995 Rugby World Cup final, it signalled the end of amateurism in rugby union.

Playing the Springboks with be a ‘massive honour’ for Namibia

September 27, 2019

For 11 years, Jacques Burger pulled on the blue shirt of Namibia when available.

‘It’s a lifeline’ – How Major League Rugby can help Canada flourish in Japan

September 25, 2019

Canada were the last team to secure their place at the Rugby World Cup. In November 2018, Kingsley Jones’ men won a repechage tournament…

USA can be competitive ‘with anyone in the world’

September 24, 2019

In May 2017, Bryce Campbell was named as the best player in collegiate men’s rugby. Two years on from receiving the prestigious Scholz Award,…

Rugby World Cup Pool B Preview

September 18, 2019

Pool B will kick into action this Saturday when the All Blacks and Springboks take each other on in Yokohama, writes TRU’s Joe Harvey.

Charlie Beckett Column: ‘Miracle of Moscow’

September 18, 2019

In his opening column for Talking Rugby Union, Jersey Reds‘ Charlie Beckett discusses *that* night against Russia and the upcoming Championship campaign.

Heaton hoping for successful World Cup with Canada

September 5, 2019

Four years ago, Matt Heaton was consigned to being a spectator as Canada took on Italy at Elland Road in Leeds during the World…