Category: Emerging Rugby Nations
Georgia Rugby: The Sleeping Giant of Europe
Posted by Brendan Hope | Aug 31, 2025 | Emerging Rugby Nations, Georgia, Guides, Rugby World Cup | 0 |
Looking Back: Uruguay’s Historic Qualification for...
Posted by Brendan Hope | Aug 28, 2025 | Archive, Emerging Rugby Nations, Rugby World Cup, Uruguay | 0 |
Portugal Rugby’s Rise: From Underdogs to World Cup...
Posted by Brendan Hope | Aug 24, 2025 | Emerging Rugby Nations, Guides, Portugal, Rugby World Cup | 0 |
Emerging Rugby Nations, Rugby World Cup
LatestChile Rugby: The Cóndores Take Flight
by Brendan Hope | Sep 3, 2025 | Chile, Guides, Rugby World Cup | 0 |
Chile rugby has taken flight with the Cóndores’ historic World Cup debut in 2023. From their dramatic qualification win over the USA to the rise of captain Martín Sigren and coach Pablo Lemoine, Chile has become one of rugby’s most exciting emerging nations.
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Georgia Rugby: The Sleeping Giant of Europe
by Brendan Hope | Aug 31, 2025 | Emerging Rugby Nations, Georgia, Guides, Rugby World Cup | 0 |
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Portugal Rugby’s Rise: From Underdogs to World Cup Contenders
by Brendan Hope | Aug 24, 2025 | Emerging Rugby Nations, Guides, Portugal, Rugby World Cup | 0 |
Emerging Rugby Nations, Guides
LatestChile Rugby: The Cóndores Take Flight
by Brendan Hope | Sep 3, 2025 | Chile, Guides, Rugby World Cup | 0 |
Chile rugby has taken flight with the Cóndores’ historic World Cup debut in 2023. From their dramatic qualification win over the USA to the rise of captain Martín Sigren and coach Pablo Lemoine, Chile has become one of rugby’s most exciting emerging nations.
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Georgia Rugby: The Sleeping Giant of Europe
by Brendan Hope | Aug 31, 2025 | Emerging Rugby Nations, Georgia, Guides, Rugby World Cup | 0 |
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Portugal Rugby’s Rise: From Underdogs to World Cup Contenders
by Brendan Hope | Aug 24, 2025 | Emerging Rugby Nations, Guides, Portugal, Rugby World Cup | 0 |
Georgia
LatestGeorgia Rugby: The Sleeping Giant of Europe
by Brendan Hope | Aug 31, 2025 | Emerging Rugby Nations, Georgia, Guides, Rugby World Cup | 0 |
Georgia rugby has grown from Soviet-era obscurity to World Cup regulars and champions of Europe’s second tier. With a golden generation of players and calls for Six Nations inclusion, the Lelos are proving why they’re known as the sleeping giant of European rugby.
Uruguay
LatestLooking Back: Uruguay’s Historic Qualification for the 2015 Rugby World Cup
by Brendan Hope | Aug 28, 2025 | Archive, Emerging Rugby Nations, Rugby World Cup, Uruguay | 0 |
Over a decade ago, Uruguay’s Los Teros made history in Montevideo by defeating Russia to qualify for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. It was a turning point that transformed Uruguay from outsiders into consistent World Cup contenders and helped shape the future of emerging rugby nations.
Portugal
LatestPortugal Rugby’s Rise: From Underdogs to World Cup Contenders
by Brendan Hope | Aug 24, 2025 | Emerging Rugby Nations, Guides, Portugal, Rugby World Cup | 0 |
Intro In rugby, there are few stories more inspiring than that of Portugal. Long seen as...