The 2019 Super Rugby Final is to be like none from ever before. The ground-breaking deciding fixture sees the most successful team in tournament history hosting Argentina’s first professional rugby side. The Crusaders are looking for a three-peat of Super Rugby titles. Victory over Los Jaguares would also see them …
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Surprises in Wallabies squad for South Africa
The first Wallabies squad of the year has been named by the selection panel of Michael Cheika, Scott Johnson, and Michael O’Connor, and there are some surprises. 34 players are in the group that will prepare for the first match of the Rugby Championship against South Africa on July 20. …
Read More »Uruguay name Preliminary RWC 2019 Roster
Uruguay has named a preliminary RWC 2019 roster. Containing 34 players, it is to be reduced to 31 for this year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan. Not included is Uruguay’s most well-known player, Rodrigo Capó Ortega. The two-time French Top 14 champion has pulled out of competing at RWC 2019 …
Read More »Uruguay Lose Rodrigo Capó Ortega for Rugby World Cup
Uruguay have lost Rodrigo Capó Ortega for Rugby World Cup 2019. The star veteran second-rower has ruled himself out of playing for his country in Japan this year as he is yet to return to 100% fitness following surgery. The 38-year-old was injured in January and underwent surgery on a …
Read More »Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium Ready For RWC 2019
The Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium is ready for RWC 2019. Located in Sendai in Japan’s northeast the venue will play host to two pool matches at this year’s Rugby World Cup tournament. With a seating capacity of 16,187 spectators the Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium is the only newly constructed RWC …
Read More »What Would a Second Argentine Super Rugby Team Look Like?
Given the success of Los Jaguares in 2019 it does not come as a surprise to see talk over having two Argentine teams. So what would a second Argentine Super Rugby team look like? Before answering the above question it must be pointed out that a second Argentine Super Rugby …
Read More »Eagles suffer Super Series shutout against Black Ferns
The USA were no match for New Zealand as they suffered a 33-0 loss to the World Champions at Chula Vista on Tuesday. That makes it two losses from two matches in the Women’s Rugby Super Series for the Eagles, with the Black Ferns a perfect two from two. Carla …
Read More »Canada defeat France in Super Series
Canada made it four wins in a row against France as they took a 36-19 result in Chula Vista on Tuesday. The two sides were within one score at halftime, but three second half tries saw the Canadians pull away to earn the comfortable victory and reclaim the No3 spot …
Read More »Blewett signs two-year extension with NOLA Gold
The NOLA Gold have locked down one of the most exciting players in Major League Rugby. Tristan Blewett has put pen to paper on a two-year extension with the Gold. Having initially signed for two seasons, it ties him to the club through the 2022 MLR season. Blewett joined the …
Read More »New Zealand Name Rugby Championship Roster
New Zealand Head Coach Steve Hansen has named a 39-man roster for the Rugby Championship. All players play their rugby in New Zealand for Super Rugby franchises. Included are uncapped players – Asafo Aumua, Braydon Ennor, Josh Ioane, Luke Jacobson, Atu Moli, and Sevu Reece. The inclusion of Reece comes despite his …
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