WORLD CUP: What we’ve learned so far

What an opening weekend of Rugby World Cup 2015 that was!  So good in fact that those two days rest were welcomed.  With the second phase of matches underway, Red Rugby reflects on what we now know about RWC2015 following its much anticipated kick off.   It’s good…very good From Friday’s vibrant opening ceremony (no…

STATE OF THE NATION: New Zealand

Our ‘State of the Nation’ series is drawing to a close.  In this edition, we look at current World Champions New Zealand and ask ‘Is there any chance they won’t win it again’?   The biggest question of this World Cup is ‘Will anyone beat the All Blacks’?  No matter which way you look at…

STATE OF THE NATION: Ireland

It’s ‘State of the Nation’ time again and in this post we take a look at Ireland.  After back-to-back Six Nations titles, they were favourites to reach at least the last four…but have they peaked too soon?   The tale of Ireland’s history in the Rugby World Cup is one of underachievement. It’s one of…

STATE OF THE NATION: Australia

Next up in our ‘State of the Nation’ series is Australia.  They’re a team back on the up following the lows of 2013.  They’re also current holders of the Rugby Championship trophy.  So they’re sure not to exit at the pool stages…aren’t they?   In September 2013, Red Rugby published an article titled ‘What’s gone…