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 …
Read More »RWC Pool B Preview – New Zealand vs South Africa
RWC 2019 is the ninth edition of the Rugby World Cup. Of the prior eight New Zealand have three titles and South Africa two. Their match this Sunday in Yokohama thereby sees the teams to have won five out of eight RWCs squaring-off on the opening weekend of the competition. …
Read More »RWC Pool D Preview – Australia vs Fiji
In game two of RWC 2019 the two-time champions Australia take on Fiji in Sapporo. The fixture is a rematch from RWC 2015, a time in which Australia had a stronger side than present while Fiji was weaker. Today’s Flying Fijians have the means of causing an upset and must …
Read More »Bermuda Host Guadeloupe in RAN Championship Final
Bermuda play host to Guadeloupe on Saturday in the 2019 RAN Championship Final. Taking place at the National Stadium in Bermuda the fixture will bring to a close the international activity in Americas Rugby North (RAN) for the year. The match will kick-off at 3pm local (2pm eastern / 11am …
Read More »Bolivia Face Paraguay in Historic First Showdown
Bolivia are to face Paraguay in a historic first showdown. In the inaugural international between the countries Los Yákares will play host to Los Colorados in Asunción, Paraguay on Friday. The international fixture is being promoted as a test match. Officially it is unsanctioned though both the Paraguayan Rugby Union …
Read More »RWC Pool A Preview – Japan vs Russia
RWC 2019 will open like no other prior Rugby World Cup. The inaugural fixture will put together two teams who are designated as Tier 2. Looking past the problematic categorization, as Japan are not behind Italy, it is a match to truly underline the term the global game. Of the …
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