Georgia end their RWC 2019 campaign feeling bitter-sweet. On the one hand the Lelos failed to qualify automatically for RWC 2023 but on the other hand they put in a committed performance to frustrate Australia today in Shizuoka. The final score read 27-8 to the Wallabies but the bonus point …
Read More »RWC Pool A Preview – Ireland vs Samoa
In the only match on Saturday Ireland and Samoa are set to compete in Fukuoka. The equation is simple – a win for Ireland is a guaranteed place in the Quarter Finals. Sunday’s remaining Pool A match between Japan and Scotland is presently in grave danger in joining Italy vs …
Read More »Parisse Slams Italy vs New Zealand Cancellation
Italian captain Sergio Parisse has slammed the cancellation of his country’s match against New Zealand on Saturday. Earlier today World Rugby made the announcement that two of Saturday’s three scheduled matches have been cancelled. The decision officially means that the result is a 0-0 draw and sees Italy eliminated from …
Read More »RWC Pool D Preview – Australia vs Georgia
In the final pool fixture for Australia and Georgia the countries will officially begin international competition. The Friday fixture is to be the first ever between the countries but it certainly will not be the last. Australia are a two-time RWC champion while Georgia are a rising force packed with …
Read More »RWC Pool D Highlights – Fiji vs Wales
Game 33 of Rugby World Cup 2019 took place earlier today in Oita. It was the final match of the tournament for Russia and the third for Scotland. In one of the most exciting matches of RWC 2019 thus far the Dragons were 4 tries to 3 winners over the …
Read More »RWC Pool A Highlights – Russia vs Scotland
Game 32 of Rugby World Cup 2019 took place earlier today in Shizuoka. It was the final match of the tournament for Russia and the third for Scotland. The win for Scotland means they remain alive in the competition. They are to now face Japan on Sunday while Russia return …
Read More »Wales Qualify For Quarter Finals By Downing a Valiant Fiji
Wales completed a 29-17 win earlier today, downing a valiant Fiji. The victory sees the Dragons qualifying for the Quarter Finals where they will compete in an all-European showdown against either England, or France. The twelve point win was intense, a genuine tournament highlight. The hero was winger Josh Adams …
Read More »Scotland run over Russia to set stage for Sunday
Scotland scored an emphatic 61-0 win over Russia on Wednesday afternoon in their Pool A match at Shizuoka. The nine-try performance sets the stage for a captivating match-up at Yokohama on Sunday against Scotland, though Typhoon Hagibis may yet have a say before then. Two tries and 26 points in …
Read More »RWC Pool D Preview – Fiji vs Wales
The Pool D fixture between Fiji and Wales is certain to have some spectacular rugby. Their match at RWC 2015 was excellent while the game at RWC 2007 was even better. Both were close matches with one win going to either team. Following on from their impressive performance against Georgia …
Read More »RWC Pool A Preview – Scotland vs Russia
History will be made on Wednesday in Shizuoka, Japan. For the first time ever Russia and Scotland will square-off in a rugby match. The fixture is to be a Pool A game with Scotland needing a win to remain in contention for a place in the Quarter Finals. Russia Head …
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