New Zealand claimed the Pacific Four title with a 50-6 win over the USA at The Trusts Arena in Auckland on Friday night. While the Eagles gave a strong account of themselves in the set piece, in open play they were no match for the speed and skill of the …
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The USA will take some much-needed confidence into their final Pacific Four match against New Zealand on Friday. After running out to a strong lead, they held on to beat Australia which put an end to an eight-test losing streak. It will take something special to turn over the Black …
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New Zealand earned a convincing 28-0 victory over Canada in Auckland on Saturday night to retain their No2 world ranking. The Black Ferns bullied the Canadians up front and dominated the collisions, their rush defense never allowing the visitors to be comfortable on attack. Both sides had early scoring opportunities …
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New Zealand will put their world No2 ranking on the line when they take on Canada at the Trusts Arena on Saturday night. The Black Ferns are coming off a 23-10 win over Australia while the Maple Leafs cruised to a dominant 36-5 win over the USA. Both matches were …
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The USA will look to bounce back from their heavy defeat to Canada when they take on Australia at Trusts Arena in Auckland on Saturday. A victory would also bring an end to an eight-game losing streak that dates back to the 20-18 win over the Canadians in July 2019. …
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Canada were intent on making a statement in their opening match of the Pacific Four, and they achieved that with a one-sided 36-5 win over the USA in Tauranga, New Zealand. Played in driving rain throughout, the Canadian forward pack dominated their opposites in the scrum and tight phases. It …
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The final run-in to the World Cup appropriately begins in New Zealand for Canada and the USA. Both teams will return to the Pacific Island nation for the flagship event in October and the Pacific Four gives the selectors one last good look at combinations and fringe contenders before final …
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New Zealand claimed victory at Toulouse in the final women’s event of the 2022 World Sevens Series. They defeated Australia, who had already claimed the overall series title, in a Cup Final decided by one score. Canada, the USA, and Brazil finished in 6th, 7th, and 8th respectively. For Brazil …
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Pablo Matera is in magnificent form. The Argentine flanker won Man of the Match for the third time this season for the Crusaders in Super Rugby 2022. Matera previously won Man of the Match against Moana Pasifica in March and against the Melbourne Rebels in April. The Crusaders faced and defeated the …
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Kévin Rouet has named a squad of 32 players to compete in next month’s Pacific Four tournament in New Zealand. A confirmed are an additional group of 11 who are still on contention for spots in the final 30 that will represent Canada at the World Cup in October. Flyhalf …
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