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Game thirteen of RWC 2019 took place in this morning in Osaka. The match was a Pool C fixture with Argentina and Tonga both playing in what was their second matches of the tournament. To access the complete match report click here. The follow match highlights are courtesy of World …

A first-half hat trick from Julián Montoya led Argentina to a 28-12 win over Tonga at Hanazono Stadium on Saturday afternoon in Osaka. It was the first win of the Rugby World Cup for Los Pumas but it was far from convincing as they fell off badly in the second …

The Rugby World Cup pool system has a serious flaw. It is not only problematic but it is also highly controversial and non-sporting. While all teams competing at RWC 2019 will play four pool matches the manner in which they do so is vastly different. If you have already guessed …

In the opening match of a busy Saturday Argentina face Tonga in Osaka. Both sides were beaten in their opening fixtures with Argentina falling 23-21 to France; and Tonga losing 35-3 against England. Both now must win to remain alive in RWC Pool C. Argentina Head Coach Mario Ledesma has …

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. In this week’s edition ARN has expanded the scope to incorporate all not only the Americas but also from RWC 2019.   UP …

Following the completion of international competition this weekend the Americas Rankings have been recalculated. The September 22 2019 edition is the first ever featuring Bolivia. Like all teams in the rankings Bolivia began with a ranking of 30.00 points. The debut of Bolivia in test match rugby was a 109-0 …

Argentine back Matías Moroni has been issued with a World Rugby Citing Commissioner Warning (CCW) by Citing Commissioner Murray Whyte (Ireland) for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.27 (hair pulling) at the end of Argentina’s RWC 2019 match against France on 21 September, 2019. The CCW will …

Game three of RWC 2019 took place in Tokyo this morning. The match went down to the final play and is one which will likely be talked about for a long time yet to come. To access the complete match report click here. The follow match highlights are courtesy of …

France awoke from years of under-performing in spectacular fashion this morning. Les Bleus blitzed past Argentina in the first-half Tokyo to win the RWC opening match of Pool C. Drama in the second -half would see a massive fight back but France ultimately were 23-21 winners. Despite trailing 20-3 at …

The final of three Sunday matches at RWC 2019 will see England facing Tonga in Sapporo. With this being a Pool B clash it is of vital importance to both Argentina, and the USA. In a mild start for the pools favorites, England will be up against the bottom seeds …