Yearly Archives: 2019

Wales lose Navidi for rest of RWC

Wales have been hit with the news that loose forward Josh Navidi will play no further part in the Rugby World Cup. The starting No8 against France injured a hamstring during Sunday’s contest and has been ruled out of the Semi Final and Final weekends. It’s a significant blow for …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. In this week’s edition ARN has expanded the scope to incorporate all not only the Americas but also from RWC 2019.   UP …

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World Rugby Investigating Referee Jaco Peyper

World Rugby are investigating referee Jaco Peyper. The South African official took charge of Sunday’s RWC 2019 Quarter Final between France and Wales in Oita. The match went down to the wire with Wales claiming a late 20-19 victory, doing so after having been behind for the duration of the …

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Austin sign Lindenwood pair White and de Waal

The Austin Herd have signed two loose forwards from the Lindenwood Lions. First Team All-American selects Wesley White and Michael de Waal will join the team for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. While the length of White’s contract has not been revealed, de Waal has confirmed a three-year deal. …

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Australia coach Michael Cheika calls it quits

Australia’s Head Coach has called it quits. Michael Cheika has stood down from the position one day after the Wallabies fell to a RWC Quarter Final defeat against England in Tokyo. Cheika coached Australia at RWCs 2015 and 2019, doing so after becoming Head Coach in October 2014. With him …

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