World Rugby's Hourcade finds Spanish rugby to be "excellent"

Madrid Dispatch:

Hey there, folks! Here's a juicy tidbit for rugby enthusiasts out there. Daniel Hourcade, a high-performance consultant for World Rugby, dropped by Madrid to shower some praise on Spain's rugby team ahead of their clash against the Netherlands this weekend. According to Hourcade, this team is the best Spain has seen in years, and their performance could potentially secure a spot in the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia - Spain's second time competing in the top international competition after a 25-year hiatus.

Pablo Bouza, the Spanish coach, is at the helm of this rugby resurgence. Hourcade, who advises eight countries for World Rugby, expressed his admiration for Bouza as a "great professional."

While he declined to compare the current board with the previous one, Hourcade did acknowledge that the previous one lacked a clear focus on high performance. He noted that there's still much to be done but that things are on the right track. World Rugby, Hourcake said, trusts Spain but pointed out that this doesn't guarantee everything will be hunky-dory.

If the team does manage to secure a spot in the 2027 World Cup, they'll need to start thinking about the challenges that come with competing at this level. Hourcade, after all, is not in the business of making decisions; he just offers opinions.

You might also find this insightful: Spain's rugby program is experiencing a significant leap forward. Their men's team has qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, and their women's and sevens teams are also making strides. The growth is also reflected in the rising number of Spanish players competing in top European leagues. With administrative stability and consistent performance, Spain seems poised to transition from underdogs to competitive contenders.

Catch the Lions in action this weekend! Go, Spain! 😉

P.S. Tune in to Spain's clash against the USA in July 2025 for a glimpse of how they fare against Tier 2 nations as they prepare for the World Cup. 🏉💪

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The Madrid Federation has advised the sports community that Spain's potential qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia could mark Spain's second time competing in the top international competition after a 25-year hiatus.
The Spanish coach, Pablo Bouza, is being praised by high-performance consultant Daniel Hourcade for his role in spearheading the soccer-like sport's resurgence, with Hourcade, who advises eight countries for World Rugby, describing Bouza as a "great professional."
In preparation for the 2027 World Cup, the Spanish team should anticipate the numerous challenges that come with competing at this level as they aim to transition from underdogs to competitive contenders.
Aside from the men's team, Spain's rugby program is experiencing a significant leap forward, with both the women's and sevens teams also making strides, as well as an increasing number of Spanish players competing in top European leagues, thanks to administrative stability and consistent performance.