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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 …

Uruguayan hooker Facundo Gattas has been cited following his red card earlier today. The front-rower who plays for the Hindú club was sent off by referee Wayne Barnes (England) for foul play. Barnes red carded Gattas for committing foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) in the 77th against …

The 16th game of RWC 2019 was a Pool D contest between Georgia and Uruguay played at Kumagaya in blistering hot conditions on Sunday afternoon. Los Teros entered the match on just three days rest after their stunning upset of Fiji, while the Lelos had two extra days to prepare …

Uruguay were defeated 33-7 by Georgia in their second pool match of the Rugby World Cup at Kumagaya on Sunday. The searing heat forced water breaks at the midpoint of each half for the first time in the tournament. With only three days rest following their historic win over Fiji, …

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 …

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 …

Game eight of RWC 2019 took place in this morning in Toyota. The match was a Pool D fixture between Uruguay’s European opponents Georgia, and Wales. To access the complete match report click here. The follow match highlights are courtesy of World Rugby.

Wales lay down a Pool D marker with a 29 point win over Georgia this morning in Toyota. The 43-14 win saw Wales collecting a bonus point and it sees them moving to top spot in the group, above Australia, on points differential. The Western British nation secured a dream …

On day four of RWC 2019 there is to be one match. It is to be a Pool D fixture with Georgia and Wales beginning their respective campaigns. The match is to be history-making as never before has this fixture taking place at a Rugby World Cup. Georgia go into …

There are always interesting numbers to look at as the Rugby World Cup progresses but there are already some worth taking note of before the tournament begins. As ever the game features a mix of youth and experience, big and small, and very which way in between.   SIZE MATTERS …