Yearly Archives: 2019

RWC 2019 – The Competitors – Canada

Twenty teams will compete at RWC 2019, eleven of whom have played in every tournament since, and including, the inaugural edition in 1987. Canada is among this elite list. The North Americans are joined by Argentina, Australia, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Scotland, and Wales. Canada is also …

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Delguy Joins Jaguares XV in South Africa

The 2019 test rugby year beings for Argentina on Saturday. The opening fixture will be at home against New Zealand in a round one fixture of the Rugby Championship. Not involved is Bautista Delguy who missed much of the Super Rugby season through injury. The 22-year-old Delguy is the incumbent …

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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.   UP Uruguay Looking to build well into the final stage of RWC preparations Uruguay have acquired the services of two former Pumas. …

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France blast USA to close out tournament

The Women’s Rugby Super Series came to a close on Sunday as France blasted the USA by a final score of 53-14. Les Bleues finish the tournament in 3rd place. Despite the win over Canada, the Eagles were relegated to last place with zero bonus points earned in their three …

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England Qualify for Tokyo 2020 Olympics

England have qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. They did so today in both the Men’s and Women’s divisions yet England will not be involved in the Olympics, instead the team will be Great Britain. With World Rugby not following the same national criteria as that of the IOC, …

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Brazil suffer heartbreaking defeat to Kenya

Brazil suffered a heart-breaking defeat to Kenya in the World Rugby U20 Trophy today. The 26-24 loss came with time up as the Africans landed a penalty to hand the tournament hosts their second defeat in the competition. With the loss Brazil’s attention will now turn to avoiding bottom spot. …

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Canada slip away from Portugal

In their second match of the World Rugby u20 Trophy, Canada slipped away from Portugal, losing 49-21 on Saturday. Having also lost against Tonga first up Canada are now to prepare for their final pool fixture against Hong Kong, looking to avoid finishing bottom of the group. Portugal scored the …

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