The Stade Félix Bollaert in Lens, France was the setting for a RWC classic. On the one hand, Ireland were looking to retain their record of reaching the Quarter Finals in every RWC. On the other hand, Los Pumas were seeking to reach a first ever Quarter Final. Argentina had …
Read More »Memorable Americas Tries – Manuel Montero vs France 2012
In his rookie season of test match rugby, Manuel Montero was a break-out star. He debuted with a try against Uruguay before scoring a hat-trick against Chile and one against Brazil. The three tests were in May 2012 for teams comparable to the Argentina XV by contemporary standards. In June …
Read More »Gregan Names Creevy in his Perfect World XV
Former Australian captain George Gregan has named a team of the best he played with and against for Fox Sports. The veteran of four Rugby World Cups earned a total of 139 caps for the Wallabies and played in two RWC finals. His Perfect World XV consists of players from seven …
Read More »Dusautoir and Chabal have Covid-19
Former French internationals Sébastien Chabal and Thierry Dusautoir confirmed they have Covid-19. Their country has been one of the worst hit by the coronavirus, with over 9,000 deaths. Chabal and Dusautoir confirmed that they have the virus on a live interview on Canal +. Both noted that they contracted the …
Read More »Full Match – Canada vs Tonga 2003
Canada and Tonga met in a fierce match in RWC 2003. Played in Wollongong, Australia the North Americans saw-off the Pacific Islanders to end their campaign on a high. Canada were led by Al Charron. The then 37-year-old was appearing in his final test match. His match did not end …
Read More »Memorable Tries – Folau Niua vs Romania 2014
Folau Niua scored a memorable for the USA against Romania in 2014. In his 17 test match career, Niua scored just the one test try. The 66th minute score was a vital part of the Eagles’ 27-17 win at the Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest. The Palo Alto, California native went …
Read More »Memorable Americas Tries – Winston Stanley vs England 1999
Canada’s RWC 1999 warm-ups saw the North Americans playing away against England at London’s Twickenham Stadium. The match was won 36-11 by the home side, though it saw a memorable try scored by Winston Stanley. The Canadians right winger somehow found a way to get the ball down in the …
Read More »French Barbarians Cancel Tour to Canada and USA
The French Barbarians have pulled out of their July tour of North American Cancelation means that their will be no mid-year tour matched in Canada and the USA. The tour had fixtures scheduled for July 04 vs Canada and July 11 vs the USA Eagles. The tour is now off …
Read More »Full Match – Fiji vs USA 2003
The USA’s opening game of RWC 2003 was a thriller. The Eagles took on Fiji at Lang Park in Brisbane, Australia. It was a fixture that literally went down to the wire. It was decided on the very last play of the match as a kick at goal was the …
Read More »Olympics re-booked for July 2021
The new dates for the postponed Olympic Games have been set. Tokyo will host the event almost exactly one year later than originally planned. Originally set to run from July 24 to August 9 of this year, the new opening is set for July 23, 2021 with the closing ceremony …
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