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Hong Kong overcame a poor first half to secure a crucial bonus-point victory over Kenya, the final score reading 42-17 in favor of the Dragons. The result means that Hong Kong will still have a chance to qualify for the World Cup in Repechage Round 3, with the terms of …

The first-ever test match between Canada and Germany comes with the highest possible stakes – a likely spot in the 2019 World Cup. For both it is a match of monumental importance. Canada have never missed out on qualifying, while Germany have never before tasted the thrill of World Cup …

The second round of the World Cup Repechage begins with two defeated teams looking to revive their hopes. For Kenya, their fate now relies on Germany upsetting Canada. Hong Kong, on the other hand, still have a chance to win outright. To do so they will have to start with …

The first round of the World Cup Repechage competition is finished and already there are clear lines drawn of who can advance, and who can’t. Despite having two rounds still to play the tournament could be wrapped up as early as Saturday, both officially or figuratively. Canada’s blowout win over …

Germany’s battle with Canada on Saturday has become infinitely more intriguing after they defeated Hong Kong 26-9 in their opening round match of the World Cup Repechage competition. The scores were level until the final quarter when the Dragons began to crack under the pressure of the German forwards. It …

Canada came through their opening match of the World Cup Repechage with ease as they blasted Kenya 65-19, scoring 10 tries in the process. It was Canada’s highest points total since the 69-3 win over Barbados in June 2006. A hat-trick from DTH van der Merwe led the way with …

The World Cup Repechage continues with Hong Kong matched up against Germany in what will be a decisive battle between two evenly-matched teams. It’s been nearly a decade since the two teams faced off and it’s fair to say they have both made significant progress in that time. Hong Kong …

The last-chance saloon opens its doors on Sunday with four teams vying for one spot on the plane to Japan for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. First up it’s Canada against Kenya. The former are favorites for most and the only side in the competition to have previously qualified. Kenya …

These are hard days for Canadian rugby fans, who yearn for the golden years when the team battered their way into a World Cup Quarter Final. The world has turned in the age of professionalism, however, and Canada’s first crack at full-time rugby won’t come officially until January with the …

Hong Kong enter the Repechage competition as the wild cards in a sense. They are the highest ranked team at 21st in the world but their road through the qualification process has undoubtedly been the easiest. Two wins each over Malaysia, South Korea, and the Cook Islands was enough to …