This past week I was able to fulfill a dream I have had since High School – I got to watch an international rugby match in possibly the greatest rugby stadium of them all, the Millennium Stadium. What an experience and what outstanding viewing angles for spectators. Inside the stadium …
Read More »Ireland squeak past Italy into quarters
Ireland booked their place in the quarterfinals of Rugby World Cup 2015 with a narrow 16-9 victory over Italy at Olympic Park in London. In a match that would turn out to be an arm-wrestle from beginning to end, Italy’s hopes for a surprise victory took a blow after just …
Read More »Fiji and Uruguay name teams for Tuesday
Fiji and Uruguay have named their teams for their Pool A match in Milton Keynes on Tuesday. Both sides are still in search of their first win of the tournament. Fijian tighthead Manasa Saulo has been suspended for 10 weeks for stamping against Wales, so Lee-Roy Atalifo will start in …
Read More »South Africa Runs Scotland into the Ground
South Africa reminded everyone why they have to be taken seriously at the World Cup as the ground out a physical 34-16 win over a solid Scotland side. The Springboks dominated possession and territory throughout most of the match and survived an early second half comeback from the Scots before pulling …
Read More »Australia Eliminates England from Knockout Round
After a stunning 33-13 defeat by Australia, England became the first host nation in the history of the Rugby World Cup to be eliminated before the quarterfinal stage. After losing to Wales, the home side was backed into a corner and needed a win to keep their World Cup hopes …
Read More »Clinical Japan Defeats Samoa
Japan kept their World Cup quarterfinal hopes alive with a clinical 26-5 win over an ill-disciplined Samoa. Expected to be a much closer affair, Samoa had three players sent to the sin bin and were penalized 17 times in a sloppy performance. Japan dimnated possession and territory in the match …
Read More »RWC Forecast Round 3b
Into the big weekend with some games doubling as extra knock-outs. Can Japan pick themselves up again after the tough match against Scotland? Does Samoa have another gear? Will England dig themselves out of the abyss with the Wallabies ready to trample on their dreams? Paul is our token ‘South American’ with …
Read More »Parisse returns as Ireland and Italy name teams
Sergio Parisse is back to provide a huge boost for Italy as they face Ireland in their Pool D match at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday. If the Azzurri have any hopes of recreating their victory in 2013, the captain will have to be at his very best against a …
Read More »Wales edge past Fiji in thriller
Wales survived a Fijian onslaught to escape with 23-13 victory at the Millenium Stadium on Thursday in front of more than 70,000 thoroughly entertained fans. Fiji had more than enough possession to put points on the board, but missed opportunities and resolute Welsh defense earned the home side the win. The …
Read More »Teams set for Samoa vs Japan
The teams have been named for the crucial Pool B match between Samoa and Japan. Both sides have one win thus far, and must earn a second of they are to progress to the quarter-finals. After a stunning upset over South Africa, the Brave Blossoms will be seen as favorites, …
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