Game 34 of Rugby World Cup 2019 took place earlier today in Shizuoka. It was the final match of the tournament for both Australia and Georgia. The result sees the Wallabies among the final eight while the Lelos go home disappointed though proud of having held the Australians to just …
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RWC Pool C Preview – USA vs Tonga
Pool C will conclude on Sunday in Osaka. The USA Eagles vs Tonga is the 9th fixture out of 10 from the pool but is the final game due to England vs France having been cancelled. For both competitors Sunday’s fixture is a must-win to avoid bottom spot in the …
Read More »RWC Pool D Preview – Uruguay vs Wales
In the final Pool D fixture of RWC 2019 Uruguay face Wales. Taking place in Kumamoto the fixture is to be the second RWC encounter between the sides. It falls four years after the first in which Los Teros played their England 2015 match against Wales in Cardiff, Wales. Uruguay …
Read More »Georgia End RWC Campaign by Frustrating Australia
Georgia end their RWC 2019 campaign feeling bitter-sweet. On the one hand the Lelos failed to qualify automatically for RWC 2023 but on the other hand they put in a committed performance to frustrate Australia today in Shizuoka. The final score read 27-8 to the Wallabies but the bonus point …
Read More »RWC Pool B Preview – Namibia vs Canada
The two lowest-ranked teams at the Rugby World Cup are scheduled to play at Kamaishi on Sunday. Namibia have never before tasted victory at the tournament and will fancy its chances, while Canada is looking for its first RWC win since 2011. Ironically, the two teams may not have the …
Read More »RWC Pool A Preview – Ireland vs Samoa
In the only match on Saturday Ireland and Samoa are set to compete in Fukuoka. The equation is simple – a win for Ireland is a guaranteed place in the Quarter Finals. Sunday’s remaining Pool A match between Japan and Scotland is presently in grave danger in joining Italy vs …
Read More »RWC over for Josh Larsen following Red Card
World Rugby have confirmed that Josh Larsen has been suspended following his red card for foul play against South Africa. The Canadian forward was sent off for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.20 (dangerous play in a ruck or maul) on October 08. The player attended a disciplinary …
Read More »Parisse Slams Italy vs New Zealand Cancellation
Italian captain Sergio Parisse has slammed the cancellation of his country’s match against New Zealand on Saturday. Earlier today World Rugby made the announcement that two of Saturday’s three scheduled matches have been cancelled. The decision officially means that the result is a 0-0 draw and sees Italy eliminated from …
Read More »Dustin Dobravsky replaces Mike Sheppard in Canada squad
Mike Sheppard has been ruled out of Canada’s final match of the Rugby World Cup against Namibia on Sunday. The Toronto Arrows lock suffered a concussion near the end of the game against South Africa on Tuesday. He has been replaced by Castaway Wanderers back row Dustin Dobravsky. While the …
Read More »RWC Pool D Preview – Australia vs Georgia
In the final pool fixture for Australia and Georgia the countries will officially begin international competition. The Friday fixture is to be the first ever between the countries but it certainly will not be the last. Australia are a two-time RWC champion while Georgia are a rising force packed with …
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