Two of the most successful teams in international rugby history will battle for the men’s gold medal in Olympic rugby sevens on Wednesday as New Zealand takes on Fiji at Tokyo Stadium. Both teams have gone a perfect 5-0 so far in the Olympic rugby tournament so far. New Zealand […]
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Tokyo Olympics: Australia, USA, Canada Chasing Dominant New Zealand for Women’s Rugby Gold
New Zealand came up just short in its bid to win the first Olympic women’s rugby sevens gold medal in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Now, the New Zealanders come into Tokyo as the clear favorite to complete that goal in their second attempt. Australia upset New Zealand 24-17 to […]
Tokyo Olympics: Fiji Looks to Defend Country’s Gold Medal in Men’s Rugby Sevens
Fiji’s men’s rugby sevens team made history in 2016, winning the country’s only medal in Olympic history when it took gold in Rio. Now, the team is back for the Tokyo Olympics and favored to win another gold medal for the island nation. FanDuel Sportsbook rates Fiji as a +230 […]
Australian Sports: AFL, NRL Remain Active, Play Games in Empty Arenas
While most leagues and competitions worldwide have stopped playing due to the coronavirus pandemic, Australian sports are still going strong, with both the Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) continuing to compete in empty stadiums Down Under. Both leagues are playing a full schedule of matches this […]
England Has the Edge Over South Africa in Rugby World Cup Final
England will seek its second world championship while South Africa looks for its third title when the two nations meet on Saturday for the final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The final, which will take place in Yokohama, is a rematch of the 2007 title game, which South Africa […]
Rugby World Cup: New Zealand, South Africa Strong Favorites in Semifinal Matches
The Rugby World Cup semifinals will take place in Japan this weekend, with England taking on New Zealand on Saturday, while South Africa battles Wales on Sunday. England and Wales will need big performances to break through and reach the final, as both the All Blacks and South Africa have […]
2019 Rugby World Cup: Top Teams Reach Quarterfinals, Japan Breaks Through
Typhoon Hagibis wreaked havoc on the Rugby World Cup, causing the cancellation of multiple matches as Japan dealt with the impact of the devastating storm. But even Mother Nature couldn’t stand in the way of the world’s top rugby nations, as virtually all of the favorites went through to the […]
2019 Rugby World Cup Odds: New Zealand All Blacks Seeking Three-Peat in Japan
The 2019 Rugby World Cup begins in Japan and defending champion New Zealand is the favorite to win the World Cup once again at +125 odds. According to European bookmakers, New Zealand is the big favorite to win their third straight Rugby World Cup after victories in 2011 and 2015. […]