The must-have companion to the greatest event in world rugby, the Rugby World Cup France 2023. Containing everything rugby fans will need to enjoy the World Cup, this official guide is packed with images, profiles, previews and charts, making it essential reading for any fan and the perfect companion to all of the tournament action. Contents include: • Team-by-team profiles • Star player profiles • A guide to every venue • Fill-in tournament progress chart • History of the Rugby World Cup • Rugby World Cup records • Qualification round-up And much, much more besides.

Argentina made history at Rugby World Cup 2007 by finishing third in the world. The South American nation finished the World Cup ahead of traditional powers including Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, Wales and hosts France - all have previously hosted matches in multiple World Cup tournaments. In finishing third in 2007, Argentina became the only Rugby World Cup semi finalist who has not yet hosted a Rugby World Cup.Since then rugby has undergone significant changes to at last adjust to professionalism. Now a part of The Rugby Championship Argentina is a rugby nation in rapid transition and Argentina has officially been accepted as an elite team backed by a responsible union. With England hosting in 2015 and Japan in 2019, it will be time for a Southern Hemisphere country to host in 2023. By 2023 Oceania would have hosted three World Cup's, Africa one, Asia one and Europe four and the Americas zero. Rich in tradition and packed with talent Argentina 2023 is certain to be a roaring success.

Get ready for a thrilling adventure through the action of rugby's most prestigious competition! Your exclusive pass to the excitement, grandeur, and The 2023 Rugby World Cup-is "Deeper Look into Rugby World Cup". In this extensive eBook, we dissect the Rugby World Cup's fabric, delving deeply into its enthralling past, unforgettable incidents, and the resounding principles that distinguish rugby as more than simply a sport but a way of life. However, in the place where rugby history is being made, is the real highlight of this eBook. Join us as we experience the pages that vividly depict the future 2023 Rugby World Cup: Host Country: France Enjoy France's splendor as it once again serves as the Rugby World Cup's host nation. Experience the zeal and energy of the host country from Paris to Provence. Teams and Favorite Players The All Blacks from New Zealand, the Springboks from South Africa, the Rose from England, and many more are the rugby titans. Find out who is aiming for the Webb Ellis Cup and who will become the favorite. Key matches and plot lines include: Prepare yourself for the historic confrontations and compelling stories that will occur during the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Epic showdowns between England and France, New Zealand and South Africa, and more are about to take place! Observations and Analysis Utilize knowledgeable perspectives and in-depth analysis to stay ahead of the curve. Recognize the key tactical decisions, up-and-coming players, and momentous turning points that will define the tournament. "Deeper Look into Rugby World Cup" is more than simply a book; it gives you access to the tumultuous center of rugby. This eBook will keep you interested and informed whether you're a die-hard rugby fan or are just starting your journey into this thrilling sport. This is your chance to know more about rugby history with the 2023 Rugby World Cup is on the go. Come celebrate every try, every tackle, and every moment of victory with us. In order to experience the deafening clamor of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, get your copy of "Deeper Look into Rugby World Cup" right away.

Ever since the springboks won the Rugby World Cup in 1995, South Africans have been passionate about the tournament that is the pinnacle of sporting achievement. Nick Mallett, who coached the Boks at the 1999 World Cup, has become a household name for his incisive and forthright commentary and analysis. Join him as he takes you into the beating heart of the tournament, which kicks off in Paris in September. He tackles the following key questions: •How strong are the Boks going into the RWC? •Who are the favourites to win, and why? •How does one 'play' the referee – both on and off the field? •What are playing conditions like in France, where Mallett coached for a decade? •Can Rassie Erasmus do it again and pull off a double win? Filled with keen insights, opinions and anecdotes of games past, this is a book every fan should read.

How was rugby born in 1823? Why didn’t the first Rugby World Cup take place until 1987? Why are there so few «new nations» emerging in the world of rugby? How did the sport establish itself in New Zealand, South Africa, France, Ireland, Fiji, Georgia and Hong Kong? Are women’s rugby and the Olympic discipline of 7-a-side rugby opening up new frontiers? Why are the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia interested in the sport? Through 50 geopolitical and international questions, Kévin Veyssière invites rugby fans, the curious and budding geographers alike, to discover the genesis and evolution of this sport, so attached to its traditions and long kept out of the spotlight. The book’s concise, entertaining approach helps readers to better understand how rugby has become part of the global sports industry over time and across continents, and how it has become a formidable tool for understanding the political, economic and social changes taking place in the world today. Kévin Veyssière, 31, an expert and professor in the geopolitics of sport, is the founder of the Football Club Geopolitics medium, which has over 70,000 subscribers on social networks. He is already the author of two books (Football Club Geopolitics and Mondial) published by Max Milo.

Twenty years of professionalism has seen rugby union undergo dramatic transformations, from changes to everyday training cultures to the growth of the Rugby World Cup into one of the largest global sporting events. The Rugby World in the Professional Era is the first book to examine the effect that professionalism has had across a number of different aspects of the game and the wider socio-cultural significance of these changes through case studies from across the globe. Drawing on contributions from scholars from across the rugby-playing world, the book explores the role of rugby's professionalisation through a number of social-scientific lenses, including: labour migration race and indigenous populations the globalisation of the game mega-event management male sexualities media representations of rugby - from broadcasting matches to rugby in museums and on stage and screen Offering insights into under-researched areas of the sport, such as the growth of Rugby Sevens into an Olympic sport, and providing the most up-to-date recent history of the sport available, The Rugby World in the Professional Era is essential reading for anyone with an academic interest in rugby, and any student or scholar with interests in sports history, sports sociology, sport management or the economics of professional sport.