Yearly Archives: 2019

RWC Pool C Highlights – USA vs Tonga

Game 38 of Rugby World Cup 2019 took place earlier today in Osaka. It was the final putting for both the USA and Tonga in the tournament. For the winner the tournament would conclude on a high while for the other they would go home with regrets. A detailed match …

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Tonga Down USA in Come From Behind Victory

Tonga downed the USA in a come from behind victory. Played earlier today in Osaka, Japan the Tonga Sea Eagles were 31-19 winners over the USA Eagles. Backing-up from just three rest days after facing Argentina on Wednesday the short turn around proved to be too much for the USA. …

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Japan vs Scotland will go ahead

World Rugby have confirmed that the scheduled match between Japan and Scotland will go ahead as planned. The stage is now set for a dramatic conclusion to the Rugby World Cup pool stage that will see the final spot in the Quarter Finals decided pending the outcome. It’s a remarkable …

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USA vs Tonga, Uruguay vs Wales Confirmed

Two of Sunday’s scheduled four pool matches have been confirmed. The USA vs Tonga and Uruguay vs Wales matches will be played in Osaka and Kumamoto respectively. The confirmation of the two matches involving countries from the Americas is welcomed news. It comes just an hour after the confirmation that …

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Canada vs Namibia Cancelled

World Rugby have cancelled Canada vs Namibia. Scheduled to be the first of four Sunday pool fixtures the match will now not take place. The official reasoning for the cancellation is the level 5 evacuation order remaining in place following Typhoon Hagibis. The decision to have the match called-off means Canada vs …

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RWC Pool A Highlights – Ireland vs Samoa

Game 36 of Rugby World Cup 2019 took place earlier today in Fukuoka. The match was one of three scheduled for the day though the only one which materialized due to the severe danger of the typhoon. Ireland’s victory sees them into the Quarter Finals. They now await the outcome …

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14-man Ireland Hammer Samoa

Ireland confirmed themselves in the Quarter Finals of RWC 2019 with a superb 47-5 win over Samoa earlier today in Fukuoka. They secure the win despite being down to 14-men for three quarters of the match. First half tries went captain Rory Best, prop Tadhg Furlong and a double to …

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Juan Figallo Retires from Test Rugby

Juan Figallo has announced his retirement from test rugby with immediate effect. The 31-year-old will not play again for Los Pumas though he will continue his professional career in the UK for Saracens in the English Premiership. Japan 2019 was the third Rugby World Cup for Figallo. He played in …

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