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The big game is finally here. On Friday, one of the USA or Portugal will qualify as the 20th and final participant at Rugby World Cup 2023. For months the anticipation has grown for what most considered the inevitable decider of the Repechage. Both teams have proven their mettle but …

The USA rolled past Hong Kong in Dubai on Saturday by a final score of 49-7. With Portugal thrashing Kenya 85-nil in the other World Cup Qualifying match, the Eagles and Lobos are now set to collide on Friday with the final spot at France 2023 on the line. Four …

The final qualification spot for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France will be determined over the next three weeks in Dubai. Four teams will vie for their place in a round-robin format, with the USA, Portugal, Hong Kong, and Kenya representing their respective regions. For three teams, the tournament is …

Gary Gold has named eight uncapped players in his 30-man Men’s Eagles squad for the all-important World Cup Qualification tournament in Dubai. The USA will play tests against Kenya, Hong Kong, and Portugal with the winner of the round-robin Repechage advancing to France 2023. The newcomers are props Jack Iscaro …

Portugal have unveiled their 30-man squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers in Dubai. Head coach Patrice Lagisquet will have his strongest available lineup for the Repechage matches against Hong Kong, Kenya, and the USA. Some questions might however be asked about depth in certain positions. Half the team are …

Kenya are ramping up their training ahead of next month’s last-gasp World Cup Qualifier series in Dubai. The Simbas will open their Repechage tournament against the USA on November 6, followed by Portugal on November 12 and finally Hong Kong on November 18. Paul Odera’s squad contains 11 players who …

The USA’s pathway to Rugby World Cup 2023 has been confirmed. The Men’s Eagles will play in a four team repechage tournament in Dubai, UAE in November. The champion will qualify for RWC 2023 as the 20th, and final, participant. The USA will be competing against Hong Kong, Kenya and …

OPEN LETTER TO WORLD RUGBY   With more than 40 years closely linked to the Spanish Rugby Federation (FER) in different relevant positions, and once detached from the institution since last July 31st, I believe I have enough knowledge and experience to give my opinion freely, without conditions, through this …

Italy and World Rugby face an escalating player eligibility scandal. Hot on the heels of Spain’s disqualification from Rugby World Cup 2023, serious questions have arisen concerning the eligibility of Italian players that played in past Rugby World Cups. Italy has capped many players from Argentina. Among them are Italy’s …

Tonga’s victory over Hong Kong yesterday has completed the lineup for the last-gasp Repechage qualifying tournament for Rugby World Cup 2023. Four teams will compete in a round-robin format between November 6 and 18 in Dubai, with the winner securing the 20th and final spot in France. The USA will …