New Zealand were 23-13 winners over South Africa this morning in Yokohama. The match was genuinely the battle of the titans with the countries competing in an elite-level contest with brilliant rugby played by both teams. New Zealand opened the match with a bang. Two early tries scored by the …
Read More »RWC Pool D Preview – Georgia vs Wales
On day four of RWC 2019 there is to be one match. It is to be a Pool D fixture with Georgia and Wales beginning their respective campaigns. The match is to be history-making as never before has this fixture taking place at a Rugby World Cup. Georgia go into …
Read More »RWC Pool D Highlights – Australia vs Fiji
Game two of RWC 2019 took place in Sapporo this morning. The match was tightly fought with the potential of an upset very much having been realistic. To access the complete match report click here. The follow match highlights are courtesy of World Rugby.
Read More »Australia survive early scare to beat Fiji
Australia survived a tense 45 minutes to defeat Fiji by 39-21 at the Sapporo Dome in their Rugby World Cup Pool D match on Saturday. The Fijians held a 21-12 lead early in the second half but were starved of possession in the second half that saw the Wallabies score …
Read More »RWC Pool A Highlights – Japan vs Russia
RWC 2019 kicked-off with Japan vs Russia this morning. The match was an appropriate tournament opening with both Japan and Russia having their share of highlights. To access the complete match report click here. The follow match highlights are courtesy of World Rugby.
Read More »RWC Pool C Preview – England vs Tonga
The final of three Sunday matches at RWC 2019 will see England facing Tonga in Sapporo. With this being a Pool B clash it is of vital importance to both Argentina, and the USA. In a mild start for the pools favorites, England will be up against the bottom seeds …
Read More »RWC Pool A Preview – Ireland vs Scotland
One of the classical derby encounters in rugby will take place in day three of RWC 2019. In being in the same pool as the hosts both Ireland and Scotland will be seeking a first-up victory to ease their pathway to the Quarter Finals. Ireland Head Coach Joe Schmidt has …
Read More »Nervous Japan fight past Russia in RWC Opener
A nervous start from Japan saw the possibility for an upset in the RWC 2019 opener against Russia in Tokyo this morning. Appalling ball-handling and a lack of commitment to the breakdown from the shots saw the Bears competing well in the opening half. In the second half the pieces …
Read More »RWC Pool B Preview – Italy vs Namibia
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 …
Read More »RWC 2019 – Individual Facts and Trivia
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 …
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