Samoa’s Ed Fidow faces possible suspension after having received two yellow cards against Scotland in today’s RWC 2019 match. The left winger was yellow carded for two offenses from which Scotland was awarded penalty tries. The second of Fidow’s offenses was a no-arms tackle in which he let with his …
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Scotland Claim the Maximum in Humbling Samoa
Scotland claimed the maximum five competition points in humbling Samoa this morning. The 34-0 win was the first shutout of the tournament as Samoa became the first team to be kept scoreless. First half tries to Sean Maitland and Greig Laidlaw placed the Northern British nation in control and they …
Read More »RWC Pool C Preview – France vs USA
Pool C continues on Wednesday with France and the USA squaring-off in Fukuoka. For both countries the match is to be their second of the competition. France are coming-off a win over Argentina while the USA are looking to win their first match after losing to England. France Head Coach …
Read More »Facundo Gattas Cited Following Red Card
Uruguayan hooker Facundo Gattas has been cited following his red card earlier today. The front-rower who plays for the Hindú club was sent off by referee Wayne Barnes (England) for foul play. Barnes red carded Gattas for committing foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) in the 77th against …
Read More »Americas Rankings – September 29 2019
At the completion of the second weekend of RWC 2019 it is time to recalculate the Americas Rankings. The September 29 edition takes into account all matches from Monday September 23 to Sunday, September 29. Uruguay ‘s historic 30-27 win over Fiji was the first of two matches for Los …
Read More »RWC Pool D Highlights – Australia vs Wales
Game 17 of RWC 2019 was held at Tokyo’s Ajinomoto Stadium on Sunday. It was a pivotal match between heavyweights Australia and Wales, with the winner heavy favorite to top Pool D. The two sides did not disappoint, the contest delivering a thrilling spectacle with the result undecided until the …
Read More »RWC Pool A Extended Highlights – Japan vs Ireland
Just one day removed from one of the most incredible games in Rugby World Cup history, Japan is still celebrating the historic win over Ireland in Shizuoka. It was an absorbing contest from start to finish with the host nation held on the edge of its seat until the final …
Read More »Piers Francis escapes suspension for Hooley hit
England center Piers Francis has been cleared to continue in the Rugby World Cup after a disciplinary committee ruled that his head-high challenge on the USA’s Will Hooley in the first minute of their game was only worthy of a yellow card. It’s a controversial decision as many expected Francis …
Read More »RWC Pool D Highlights – Georgia vs Uruguay
The 16th game of RWC 2019 was a Pool D contest between Georgia and Uruguay played at Kumagaya in blistering hot conditions on Sunday afternoon. Los Teros entered the match on just three days rest after their stunning upset of Fiji, while the Lelos had two extra days to prepare …
Read More »Wales hold on for thrilling win over Australia
In a thrilling encounter at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo, Wales held off an incredible comeback from Australia to take a pivotal 29-25 victory on Sunday. The result makes the winners clear favorites to top Pool D and has all but secured their spot in the Rugby World Cup Quarter Finals. …
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