Fiji star Semi Radradra would make any starting XV on the planet
Sad to see such an outstanding player heading home from the Rugby World Cup. Click the link or photo below to read Ben’s article. Credit: The National (link to website article)
France still my dark horses at unpredictable 2019 Rugby World Cup
Les Bleus have reached six semi-finals or better in the eight previous tournaments, proving form is futile once they have entered the World Cup. Click the link or photo below to read Ben’s article. Credit: The National (link to website…
With the Japan Rugby World Cup a roaring success, is it time to look at USA as possible host?
Finances will be a factor but World Rugby should consider taking the game to America where interest is growing. Click the link or photo below to read Ben’s article. Credit: The National (link to website article)
Best-laid plans need to be flexible as Rugby World Cup reaches crunch time
For South Africa, Australia and Ireland it is a case of tweaking blueprints having already scrutinised every tournament detail. Click the link or photo below to read Ben’s article. Credit: The Guardian (link to website article)
Fijians playing for other nations is a source of pride, but many are sold a dream that never materialises
Wallabies coach Cheika happy to select Fijians for Australia, but when some goodwill is needed the other way, it’s not as reciprocal. Click the link or photo below to read Ben’s article. Credit: The National (link to website article)
Uruguay win a great advert for how Rugby World Cup looks to close the gap, not the door on emerging teams
There is an argument for a reduced 10-team tournament, but that would really diminish the spirit of expanding the game. Click the link or photo below to read Ben’s article. Credit: The National (link to website article)
Why this World Cup is bereft of talented teenagers when once they were legion
Physicality has become imperative in international rugby and few young sensations possess enough of it in those early days. Click the link or photo below to read Ben’s article. Credit: The Guardian (link to website article)
Flying Fijians can cause tremors at Rugby World Cup 2019
Maybe this will be the tournament that the XVs side can emulate the success of Fiji’s sevens. Click the link or photo below to read Ben’s article. Credit: The National (link to website article)
Springboks have the tools to put a dent in All Blacks’ unbeaten pool record at Rugby World Cups
New Zealand have never lost a pool match in eight previous World Cup edition. Click the link or photo below to read Ben’s article. Credit: The National (link to website article)
Humidity to home heroics: five things to look out for at the Rugby World Cup
The All Blacks could lose their opener and win the tournament, Fiji have a shock in them, while cancellations could play a part. Click the link or photo below to read Ben’s article. Credit: The Guardian (link to website article)…