Spain

Manex Ariceta Interview: Spain out to 'inspire' but also 'make something happen' ahead of Wales clash

The Spanish U20 captain, who plays his club rugby for Bayonne, hopes his side can deliver a performance to be proud of against Wales at the World Rugby U20 Championship.
3 July 2024

Carmen Castellucci Exclusive: A Spanish gem in the Gloucester-Hartpury circus

The Spanish international wasn't sure how many opportunities she would get when she arrived in the West Country but Castellucci has certainly contributed to the Cherry and Whites reaching another Premiership Women's Rugby final.
19 June 2024

Men's Rugby Europe Championship Finals Day 2024 - All you need to know

After two months of competition, Georgia and Portugal will compete for the main prize. Francisco Isaac previews Finals Day in Paris and picks out a few names to look out for.
15 March 2024

Five reasons to watch Rugby Europe Championship 2024

What's next for Georgia? Can Portugal build on their World Cup fairytale? How big are the next few years for Spain? It all starts with the Rugby Europe Championship.
31 January 2024

Mario Pichardie: Meet Loughborough University's Spanish sensation

Having already captained his country whilst playing 'peak' student rugby, one of Loughborough's shining stars reflects on the season so far and looks ahead to what the future may have in store.
29 December 2023

Watch out for Spain in 2024 - They will be a top contender to qualify for the next World Cup

TRU contributor Francisco Isaac believes a new head coach, changes in the Union and an exciting player pool could see Spain qualify directly for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
5 December 2023

World Rugby disqualifies Spain from Rugby World Cup 2023

Spain have been disqualified from Rugby World Cup for the second consecutive time for fielding an ineligible player during the qualification tournament.
28 April 2022

Spain edge out Portugal 33-28 to secure berth in Rugby World Cup 2023

Spain have qualified for the first time to Rugby World Cup in 24 years after edging out Portugal 33-28 in Madrid on Sunday.
14 March 2022

Jaime Borondo Hughes: Rugby gives me a lot: discipline, passion and a different meaning to my life

After spending time with Wasps' ACE programme in Oxford, Jaime Borondo Hughes is now back home with the club he started his rugby journey at, Club Amigos del Rugby Sevilla.
14 January 2021

Exclusive: How the Wasps Academy are adapting to find players game time

Speaking to Wasps Rugby Head of Recruitment and Academy Kevin Harman, TRU learn about how he and his staff have adapted in order to find their academy players game time during the pandemic.
22 December 2020

From Paris to Barcelona - Graham Smith on life in Spain following Red Roses success

Following on with his chat with Ricky Andrew, Joe Harvey spoke to former England Women's assistant coach Graham Smith about life in Spain and rugby in Barcelona.
3 July 2019

'I needed my languages back to make this degree worthwhile!' - Andrew

Former Ulster and Nottingham player Ricky Andrew also had a desire to coach whilst playing and his work in the game has taken him to Spain, who themselves are making strides.
26 June 2019

Spanish players handed lengthy bans

Rugby Europe has confirmed that five Spain players have been handed bans following the controversy-marred game between Spain and Belgium.
19 April 2018

World Rugby sets up an independent disputes committee to examine Spain v Belgium game

World Rugby has revealed that an independent disputes committee has been set up to examine the controversy-marred game between Spain and Belgium.
6 April 2018

Romania qualify for 2019 World Cup following Spain's shocking defeat to Belgium

Romania have made it to the World Cup 2019 following Spain's shocking 18-10 defeat to Belgium in a controversy marred game on Sunday.
19 March 2018

New Zealand thrash Hong Kong 121-0, France, Canada stun Australia, Wales

The second round of the Rugby Women's World Cup 2017 saw New Zealand extend dominance over Hong Kong while England, Canada, France, USA and Ireland maintained their unbeaten streak.
14 August 2017

New Zealand, Ireland, France off to winning start in Women's World Cup

The opening day of Women's World Cup at UCD Bowl in Dublin on Wednesday saw Canada, England and France top the respective pools.
10 August 2017

Kay Wilson powers England to 56-5 win in World Cup opener

Kay Wilson scored four tries as England started their title defence with a 56-5 triumph over Spain in the Women's World Cup opener at UCD Bowl in Dublin.
10 August 2017

Qualifying for the World Cup in 2019 is an achievable goal – Toca

In our latest article focusing on Spanish rugby, TRU spoke to SilverStorm El Salvador Vice-President Santiago Doca about rugby at club and country level in Spain.
2 June 2016

Spanish rugby on the rise

Rugby is on the rise in Spain and that is very good news for the bigger picture of northern hemisphere rugby.
11 May 2016