With Tonga qualifying for Japan 2019 this past weekend Pool C is complete. The Oceania side officially joined Argentina, England, France and the USA in the Pool of Death. This serves as a reminder of the need to book Rugby World Cup 2019 appropriately. Inappropriate Booking The existing model of …
Read More »World Rugby u20 Trophy Fixtures Confirmed
Canada, Chile, and hosts Uruguay will represent the Americas in the 2017 World Rugby u20 Trophy. This year’s tournament takes place in Montevideo with all matches set to be played at the home of Uruguayan rugby, the Estadio Charrúa. The winner of the Tier 2 competition will earn a spot …
Read More »What Next for Uruguay?
Fresh off their Nations Cup success Los Teros have extended their winning streak to 9 matches. Wins included are from matches in the Americas Rugby Championship, South American Rugby Championship. What then is next for Uruguay? First up Uruguay is to have home advantage against the Argentina XV. The one-off …
Read More »Forward Thinking (Vol 3, Iss 2): RWC Needs Global Repechage
The Rugby World Cup needs global repechage. Wait, what? There already is one is there not? In actuality no. While it is true that Pool B of Japan 2019 will have the Repechage Winner and Pool A the Play-Off Winner the system favors particular regions over others. The Repechage Winner could, in …
Read More »World Rugby Nations Cup – Final Day Review
Uruguay are World Rugby Nations Cup Champions. Los Teros won the title at home on Sunday, defeating Spain 24-14. Combined with earlier wins over both Emerging Italy and Russia it meant Uruguay was the only undefeated team in the competition. NAMIBIA 10 vs 31 RUSSIA Sunday, Jun 18, 11:00, …
Read More »World Rugby Nations Cup – Final Round Preview
After two competitive rounds of the Nations Cup the competition is set to conclude. The third and final match day in Montevideo is to be Sunday. The feature match sees hosts Uruguay up against Spain. A win will see Los Teros crowned Nations Cup champions. The fixture will follow the Argentina …
Read More »World Rugby Nations Cup – Day 2 Review
Round two of the World Rugby Nations Cup was another of excitement. Having lost in round one both the Argentina XV and Namibia notched up wins in round two. This leaves Emerging Italy as the only side yet to win. With one round remaining Uruguay is the only undefeated side. …
Read More »World Rugby Nations Cup – Round 2 Preview
An exciting first round saw two upsets as Spain defeated Namibia in the only true test match of the round and Russia edge past the Argentina XV in a high-scoring thriller. Hosts Uruguay were comfortable winners over Emerging Italy. The second round again features just one match with World Rugby …
Read More »World Rugby Nations Cup – Day 1 Review
Day 1 of the World Rugby Nations Cup did not follow the script. The three sides entering as favorites all found themselves falling short. Opening day wins from Spain, Russia and hosts, Uruguay set up an exciting tournament. NAMIBIA 13 vs 15 SPAIN Saturday, Jun 10, 11:00, Montevideo The Spanish …
Read More »World Rugby Nations Cup – Round 1 Preview
The Nations Cup enters uncharted territory. With Romania touring the USA and Japan this year’s competition is historic. Not only will Romania not take part but it will be played outside of Europe for the first time, with Uruguay’s home base of the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo selected as the …
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