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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. In this week’s edition ARN has expanded the scope to incorporate all not only the Americas but also from RWC 2019.   UP …

Game thirteen of RWC 2019 took place in this morning in Osaka. The match was a Pool C fixture with Argentina and Tonga both playing in what was their second matches of the tournament. To access the complete match report click here. The follow match highlights are courtesy of World …

A first-half hat trick from Julián Montoya led Argentina to a 28-12 win over Tonga at Hanazono Stadium on Saturday afternoon in Osaka. It was the first win of the Rugby World Cup for Los Pumas but it was far from convincing as they fell off badly in the second …

The Rugby World Cup pool system has a serious flaw. It is not only problematic but it is also highly controversial and non-sporting. While all teams competing at RWC 2019 will play four pool matches the manner in which they do so is vastly different. If you have already guessed …

In the opening match of a busy Saturday Argentina face Tonga in Osaka. Both sides were beaten in their opening fixtures with Argentina falling 23-21 to France; and Tonga losing 35-3 against England. Both now must win to remain alive in RWC Pool C. Argentina Head Coach Mario Ledesma has …

Kurt Morath’s third Rugby World Cup is over. The former Utah Warriors flyhalf suffered a serious injury to larynx during the game against England on Sunday which may require surgery. He remains in hospital at Sapporo. Also ruled out of the tournament for Tonga is outside back Nafi Tu’itavake, who broke …

Game seven of RWC 2019 took place in this morning in Sapporo. The match was a Pool C fixture featuring the upcoming opponents of both Argentina and the USA. To access the complete match report click here. The follow match highlights are courtesy of World Rugby.

The number 3 seeds at RWC 2019, England completed a bonus point win over Tonga to begin their campaign strongly. Played this morning in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo, England were frustrated by the Tongans, only cleaning the bonus point in the final minutes. The hard-fought win saw the …

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 …

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 …