Boks set for continuity and change as WC cycle moves on

South Africa haven’t played an international rugby union Test match since lifting the World Cup in Japan. It won’t be long before we are halfway through the latest cycle and the Springboks must mount a defence of their global crown in France in 2023.

The Rainbow Nation’s triumph in the Far East saw them tie with New Zealand as three-time Rugby World Cup winners. South Africa are scheduled to host the touring British and Irish Lions midway through 2021 with subtle changes to the coaching staff made, but more significant ones on the field expected. Continue reading “Boks set for continuity and change as WC cycle moves on”

Japan and Argentina in England’s group for World Cup

The flagship international rugby union event, the World Cup, returns in 2023, and the preliminary draw has already been made. In a ceremony that took place in Paris, which will also host the final at the Stade de France, the 12 teams that have already qualified were drawn into their respective pools.

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Womens Rugby World Cup 2021 Draw Result | Pools & Qualified Teams

Here is a look at the pools for the 2021 Womens Rugby World Cup to be held in New Zealand.

Womens Rugby World Cup 2021 Draw Result

How many teams will be participating at the Womens Rugby World Cup 2021?

12 teams will be participating in the Womens 2021 RWC (divided into three groups of four teams)

Which group are England Women in for Rugby World Cup 2021?

England Rugby Women are in Pool C for RWC 2021 alongside France, South Africa and Fiji

Which group are the Black Ferns (NZ rugby women) in for the 2021 Womens World Cup?

The Black Ferns are in Pool A alongside Australia, Wales and a to be decided qualifier.

Which group are Springbok women in for the 2021 RWC?

South Africa women are in a tough group alongside England, France and Fiji. Their men’s team are the reigning RWC holders, having beaten England 32-12 in the 2019 RWC final.

Asian qualifiers: Japan, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan (one qualifies, runner up goes to repechage tournament)
European qualifiers: Russia, Netherlands, Spain (one qualifies, runner up goes to repechage tournament)

Final Repecharge tournament: Asian runner up, European runner up, Samoa, Winner of Colombia v Kenya

Bledisloe Cup 2020 Crowds | Attendance Stats for 2020 Tri Nations/ Rugby Championship

Here is a look at the official attendance statistics for the 2020 Bledisloe Cup and the Tri-Nations (Rugby Championship) this year. Owing to Covid-19, South Africa will not be participating in the RC, and all games will be held in Australia only.

Bledisloe Cup 2020 Attendances

New Zealand 16-16 Australia Wellington 2020 Attendance 31,020 (11 October)
All Blacks 27-7 Wallabies Eden Park Auckland 2020 Attendance 46,049 (18 October)
Australia 5-43 NZ Sydney ANZ Stadium 2020 Crowd 25,689 (31 October)
Australia 24-22 All Blacks Suncorp Brisbane Attendance 36,626 (7 November, 2020)

Total Bledisloe Cup 2020 attendance: 139,384
Average Bledisloe Cup 2020 Crowd: 34,846

Tri Nations/ Rugby Championship 2020 Attendance Statistics

Australia vs NZ 5-43 ANZ Sydney 2020 Crowd 25,689 (31 October)
Australia vs All Blacks 24-22 Brisbane Attendance 36,626 (7 November, 2020)
New Zealand 15-25 Argentina Bankwest Stadium Sydney 2020 Attendance 9,063 (14 November, 2020)

Total Rugby Championship 2020 attendance: 71,378
Average Tri Nations 2020 Crowd: 23,793