The New York Times – Sports:
The Pacific Island nations, hardly sports powers, can hold their own and then some in rugby.
Category: Rugby
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When Fiji Beats Australia, and It Almost Isn’t an Upset
The New York Times – Sports:
The Pacific Island nations, hardly sports powers, can hold their own and then some in rugby.
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2023 Rugby World Cup Favorites Face a Difficult Path
The New York Times – Sports:
The top four teams in the world may have to face off in the tournament’s first knockout round. Other formidable contenders are lurking in the field, though.
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Rugby World Cup: A Year in Crisis Takes its Toll on Wales
The New York Times – Sports:
The team’s on-field misfortunes have been compounded by a series of off-field issues, including a sexism scandal, a labor dispute and financial problems.
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Rugby World Cup: Groundbreaking Referee Learned Not to Fear Mistakes
The New York Times – Sports:
A former captain of Ireland’s rugby team, Neville is the first woman on a men’s Rugby World Cup officiating panel. “I’m there on merit,” she said.
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Rugby World Cup: New Zealand Is Trying to Return to Form
The New York Times – Sports:
After a period of uncharacteristic losing, the All Blacks, international rugby’s most successful team, has strung together some important wins in time for the World Cup.
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Wanted: Female Athletes. Multiple Vacancies.
The New York Times – Sports:
Australia’s major sports need talent to stock their women’s leagues. They are all looking at the same athletes.
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U.S. Rugby Team Fails to Qualify for World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
A tie against Portugal is not enough to send the Americans to a tournament they have played in six straight times.
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New Zealand’s All Blacks Confront a Worrisome Prospect: Decline
The New York Times – Sports:
A series of defeats by New Zealand’s All Blacks has led to a humbling drop in the world rankings, and concern that the team might not have what it takes to bounce back this time.