
British retail sales recorded their strongest monthly growth in almost two years last month, boosted by bumper beer sales linked to the Rugby World Cup hosted in England and Wales. Retail sales volumes surged by 1.9 per cent on the
by Reuters22 Oct 2015, 4:32 AM PST0

LONDON, Oct 5 (Reuters) – The early departure of the England rugby team from their own World Cup will be mourned by broadcaster ITV and bookmakers who wanted the host nation to help build interest in the tournament for the
by Reuters5 Oct 2015, 8:16 AM PST0

The USA are reigning Olympic rugby champions, winning gold at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Games and boast a fine history of playing the game. Unfortunately past deeds proved no help to the USA Eagles on Sunday when Scotland beat them 39-16 at Elland Road Stadium, Leeds.
by Simon Kent27 Sep 2015, 10:05 AM PST0

One of the world’s largest sporting events kicks off today. The Rugby World Cup 2015 will commence with an opening ceremony at 19:00 (BST), followed immediately by the first match of the tournament between host nation England and Fiji.
by Nic Conner18 Sep 2015, 6:11 AM PST0