Follow @RedefinedRugby Aussie derby: Force v 'Tahs The Western Force host the Waratahs in what promises to be a tough and uncompromising Australian derby in Perth on Sunday. The home side have little at stake - as they are currently languishing in 13th position in the standings - but will still be motivated
Day: June 8, 2013
Wales scrape past Japan
Follow @RedefinedRugby Close call: Japan almost caused an upset Wales were forced to overturn a half-time deficit as they battled to an unconvincing 22-18 victory over Japan in the first Test in Osaka on Saturday. The visitors were oustcored two tries to one but a big second half saw them come from behind
France push All Blacks close
Follow @RedefinedRugby Once again New Zealand were made to work very hard to get the better of France at Eden Park, winning 23-13 in an entertaining clash on Saturday. A spluttering All Black side continued their lengthy winning record at Eden Park but only just against a tenacious visiting French team. The 23-13
Italy take on Canada in JWRT final
Follow @RedefinedRugby Canada captain Pat Kay and his Italian counterpart Angelo Espósito pose with the trophy ahead of Sunday's final After three hectic rounds, the 16-day long IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy will reach the final on Sunday afternoon in Temuco, southern Chile. Italy and Canada, the best two teams in the
Iran and Indonesia retain spots in 2014 Division II and III
Follow @RedefinedRugby Iran out-muscled India to keep its spot in Division II for 2014. In the Div 3 relegation match, Indonesia sent China toppling to its lowest tournament (Division IV) since the HSBC A5N started in 2008. PHOTO: Kenji Demura/RJP. Iran and Indonesia maintained their grip on 3rd place in the HSBC
SA President's XV stage comeback in Tbilisi
Follow @RedefinedRugby Adriaan Engelbrecht crosses the whitewash for SA President's XV v Uruguay. Photo: Tamuna Kulumbegashvili A 2,000-strong capacity crowd were treated to two excellent games of rugby in round one of the inaugural Tbilisi Cup at the Avchala Stadium on Friday evening. The tournament, which is the newest of the IRB's fifteen-a-side
Russia aiming to put the record straight
Follow @RedefinedRugby The four captains: (L-R) Andrey Temnov, (Russia), Andrea de Marchi (Emerging Italy), Mihai Macovei (Romania), Rodrigo Bruno (Argentina Jaguars) try to get their hands on the IRB Nations Cup trophy The IRB Nations Cup 2013 gets underway at the Arcul de Triumf Stadium in Bucharest on Saturday with a clash
Preview: United States v Ireland
Follow @RedefinedRugby Peter O'Mahony: New Ireland skipper With several first-choice players named in their starting XV, the United States will fancy their chances of beating a young Ireland side in Houston on Saturday. The Eagles have named a strong run-on side which includes skipper and number eight Todd Clever, fellow back-rower Samu Manoa,
Preview: Reds v British and Irish Lions
Follow @RedefinedRugby Queensland Reds vs Lions Suncorp Stadium Brisbane 8th June Challenge awaits: Owen Farrell The Reds are the next obstacle put in front of the 2013 Lions but instead of barging through it (like the previous two) this hurdle requires greater care. After what some called the farce against the Force, Warren Gatland's men now
Preview : Canada vs Tonga
Follow @RedefinedRugby Canada bidding for a hat-trick of PNC wins James Pritchard has Tonga in his sights on Saturday after returning to the Canada team Canada meet Tonga for the first time since Rugby World Cup 2011 as the Pacific Nations Cup continues in Kingston on Saturday. Three of the mainstays from that 25-20