Namibia

In the second fixture for both Namibia and South Africa the two African countries will clash in Toyota on Saturday. Having fallen to Italy and New Zealand respectively this is a must-win match for both teams. Namibia Head Coach Phil Davies has made ten changes. Only captain Tjiuee Uanivi, Cliven …

Game five of RWC 2019 took place in Osaka this morning. The match featured two teams from Canada’s group – Italy and Namibia. The Europeans were the better side though the Africans would also play impressive rugby and score notable tries. To access the complete match report click here. The …

Italy were made to work for it but came away comfortable 47-22 winners over Namibia at Hanazono Stadium in Osaka on Sunday. Neither side looked especially convincing but the Azzurri got the five points they needed as they press for automatic qualification for RWC 2023. It was a shock start …

Canadian eyes will be fixated on Osaka as Italy take on Namibia in their opening round Pool B match on Sunday at the Rugby World Cup. With New Zealand and South Africa heavy favorites to emerge as the top two sides, it’s a three-team race for third place, and with …

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 …

Kingsley Jones is under no illusions that Canada are the underdogs in Japan but remains adamant that his charges can cause an upset. The team’s opening match at the World Cup is against Italy on September 26 in Fukuoka. It’s a must-win game if they are to achieve automatic qualification …

Rugby World Cup Pool B opens with a bang on Saturday with one of the biggest matches of the pool stage. The two betting favorites – defending champions New Zealand and South Africa – will go head-to-head in Yokohama with the winner taking the mantle as front runner. Otherwise it’s …

Rugby World Cup 1999 was the first RWC of the professional era. RWC 1995 saw the end of amateurism and with it RWC 1999 would see a change in the landscape of who different teams were prepared compared to that from 1987-1995 RWCs. The 1999 World Cup was also the …

During the final weeks of waiting for Rugby World Cup 2019 to arrive Americas Rugby News will be taking a look back at some moments from past RWCs involving competitors from the Americas. In week four the feature team is Argentina. In day seven of the series the feature is …

Namibian Head Coach Phil Davies has named a 31-man roster for the World Cup. The African country will compete in Pool B of Japan 2019, doing so against Canada, Italy, New Zealand, and South Africa. Davies’ roster contains both youth and experience. Included for a fourth RWC tournament is the …