The twenty competitors at Rugby World Cup 2023 represent countries that are both large and small territorially and also in terms of population. Australia and Argentina are the largest territories while Japan comfortably has the largest population. This is a marked change from Rugby World Cup 2019. Click here …
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Chile’s debut appearance at a Rugby World Cup has come and gone. Los Cóndores debuted against Japan on Sunday. The match marked the official start of international competition between the South American and Asian teams. Before the match got underway the teams sung the national anthems. The Canción Nacional de …
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Rugby World Cup mainstay Japan defeated a spirited Chile in Toulouse on Sunday. The Asians outscored the South Americans by six tries to two. Two late tries meant the final score was a Japanese victory by 42-12. The match was the second in Pool D. It followed Saturday’s contest wherein …
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The countdown to this match began in Denver, Colorado in July 2023. It started there when the full-time whistle blew with Chile shaking the rugby world to its core. Los Cóndores defeated the USA Eagles to qualify for a first-ever Rugby World Cup. This was a newcomer defeating the hosts …
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Just two days out from Chile’s historic Rugby World Cup debut the team has been hit with devastating news. Winger Nicolás Garafulic has been ruled out of the tournament. Nicolás Garafulic turns next week. The older of the Garafulic brothers, Nicolás Garafulic has been a regular for Chile throughout the …
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As Rugby World Cup debutants there will be a bulls-eye on Los Cóndores in France. While ARN readers will be familiar with the team every player will certainly be new to the mass audience. Who are the players to watch at Rugby World Cup 2023? This article identifies five. They …
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Three American countries will take to the fields in France for Rugby World Cup 2023. The three are Argentina, Uruguay and the debuting Chile. They will proudly fly the flags of their countries and look to play with distinction. North America will not have a team at the World Cup. …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. It is the final edition of Up and Under before Rugby World Cup 2023. UP Homegrown South Americans Take on the World …
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RWC 2023 will be the first Rugby World Cup to feature three South American competitors. Argentina have played in every Rugby World Cup. RWC 2023 will be Uruguay’s fifth and Chile’s first. The players are all South Americans and the rosters are all homegrown. This article documents the players who …
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Despite the failure of both Canada and the USA to qualify, Major League Rugby will be well represented at the Rugby World Cup. Nine players who took part in the 2023 season will compete in France. Those players are spread across four nations, but that’s not the end of MLR’s …
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