In the first of two Pool D matches on Sunday Georgia are up against Uruguay in Kumagaya. The Lelos are in search of a first win of the competition while the Fiji-slaying Teros are looking to make history in recording their second. Georgia Head Coach Milton Haig has gone for …
Read More »England’s Piers Francis cited for missed Red Card
England’s Piers Francis has been cited for a missed red card. The inside center was not sanctioned during the match for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous high tackle) in Thursday’s match against the USA. The citing is bitter-sweet for the USA. It happened immediately after …
Read More »Berchesi on verge of two Uruguayan RWC records
Felipe Berchesi is just 3 points away from the Uruguayan RWC record. In scoring 15 points in Los Teros’ 30-27 upset win over Fiji on Wednesday the fly half is two points short of the record of 17 which was scored by Diego Aguirre at RWC 1999. Aguirre played at RWC …
Read More »World Cup over for suspended John Quill
Rugby World Cup 2019 is over for the suspended John Quill. The Eagles forward started at flanker in Thursday’s match against England in Kobe. He was red carded in the second half for foul play and subsequently appeared before an independent judiciary committee earlier today having breached Law 9.13 (dangerous …
Read More »RWC Pool C Highlights – England vs USA
Game twelve of RWC 2019 took place in this morning in Kobe. The match was a Pool C fixture with the USA playing their first match of the Rugby World Cup and England their second. To access the complete match report click here. The follow match highlights are courtesy of …
Read More »RWC Pool B Preview – Namibia vs South Africa
In the second fixture for both Namibia and South Africa the two African countries will clash in Toyota on Saturday. Having fallen to Italy and New Zealand respectively this is a must-win match for both teams. Namibia Head Coach Phil Davies has made ten changes. Only captain Tjiuee Uanivi, Cliven …
Read More »England complete Bonus Point Win over USA
England completed a bonus point win over the USA Eagles. Played this morning in Kobe the Eagles were defeated 45-7 by the third seeded country to win the Rugby World Cup. The start of the match was a double disaster for the USA. Teenager David Ainu’u was forced off injured …
Read More »RWC Pool B Highlights – Canada vs Italy
Game eleven of RWC 2019 took place in this morning in Fukuoka. The match was a Pool B fixture with Canada playing their first match of the Rugby World Cup and Italy their second. To access the complete match report click here. The follow match highlights are courtesy of World …
Read More »RWC Pool A Preview – Japan vs Ireland
In the third match of Pool A tournament hosts Japan face Ireland in Shizuoka. The winner of the fixture will go top of the pool and have one foot firmly in the Quarter Finals. Japan Head Coach Jamie Joseph has called up Amanaki Mafi into the back-row which sees reshuffling. …
Read More »Basics fail Canada as Italy dominate in Fukuoka
Basic skills were at a premium for Canada as they fell to a dominant Italian side 48-7 in their opening match of the Rugby World Cup in Fukuoka on Thursday. Several scoring opportunities went begging while the defense struggled to deal with their well-drilled opponents. The Azzurri nearly had a …
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