John McKee has named an impressive 30-man Fiji squad for the November tests against Scotland, Uruguay, and France. Included are some of the biggest names in European rugby such as Racing lock Leone Nakarawa, Bordeaux midfielder Semi Radradra, and Toulon winger Josua Tuisova. Eight players have been selected from the …
Read More »Uruguay to play Fiji at Hartpury
Uruguay’s neutral-venue test match against Fiji on November 17 will take place at the Gillman’s Ground, on Hartpury University campus. Kickoff is set for 1pm local, 10am Montevideo time. The match will be streamed live by the University. It’s an unusual choice for the fixture as the capacity of the …
Read More »Uruguay’s World Cup Opponents busy in November
Uruguay’s RWC 2019 opponents are to be busy in the November Internationals. Los Teros are to face Australia, Fiji, Georgia, and Wales at RWC 2019 in Japan. All four will be playing a lot of rugby next month. Australia The Wallabies will be busy in November but less so …
Read More »Late Fiji flurry sinks Canada in Bucharest
An eight-try second-half gave Fiji a 53-26 win over Canada at the World Rugby u20 Trophy in Bucharest on Wednesday. The Canadians held the lead until the 67th minute but could only watch as the Fijian backline stretched their legs en route to six touchdowns in the final 15 minutes …
Read More »u20 Trophy Preview – Fiji vs Canada
Canada will search for their first win of the World Rugby u20 Trophy when they face Fiji in Bucharest on Wednesday. Their first two matches both resulted in late defeats, the opener to Portugal and on Saturday to Uruguay. With a top-three finish now out of reach their target is …
Read More »Fiji blast through Uruguay in Bucharest
There would be no repeat of last year’s win as Fiji put Uruguay to the sword by a final score of 55-34 in Bucharest on Tuesday. The power of the Fijian runners was too much for the Teritos to handle, instantly elevating the Pacific Islanders to favorites status in the …
Read More »u20 Trophy Preview – Uruguay vs Fiji
The World Rugby u20 Trophy kicks off on Tuesday with two Americas teams involved. Uruguay plays Fiji in the second match of the day. It was the Teritos who came out victorious in last year’s fixture amidst terrible wet weather. In the dry conditions of Bucharest the story could be …
Read More »Baillie returns for Canada against Clermont
Kyle Baillie will make his return to the Canadian lineup for their match against Clermont Auvergne on Friday. The 27-year-old lines up on the blindside flank having recovered from a shoulder injury sustained while playing for London Scottish in the RFU Championship. Five changes in all are made to the …
Read More »Pools and fixtures set for u20 Trophy
The pools and fixtures for the World Rugby u20 Trophy are now set. Canada and Uruguay are among eight teams that will compete in Bucharest, Romania, between August 28 and September 9 in the second tier age-grade competition. The winner of the tournament will gain promotion to the top tier …
Read More »Uruguay to play Fiji and Romania in November
Uruguay have secured an impressive four-match schedule for their November tour to Europe. Included are two exhibition matches against Guinness Pro 14 sides and a pair of test matches against high quality opposition – Fiji and Romania. Los Teros will start their three-week trip against Cardiff Blues on Tuesday, November …
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