Game 41 of Rugby World Cup 2019 took place earlier today in Oita. It was the first Quarter Final and saw Pool C winners England facing Pool D runners-up Australia. After a competitive opening 50 minutes the superiority of one team saw a run-away victory for England. Playing for the …
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Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz swaps Houston for DC
New Eagles cap Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz has signed with expansion side Old Glory DC for the 2020 Major League Rugby campaign. The powerhouse loose forward makes the switch from the Houston SaberCats, who he joined mid-season in 2019 after opting to pursue international honors with the USA. Fa’anana-Schultz made an immediate …
Read More »Japan Has Everything To Enter The Rugby Championship
Japan has everything to enter the Rugby Championship, notes World Rugby Vice-President Agustín Pichot. The Asian country has lit-up RWC 2019 by winning Pool A and reaching the Quarter Finals for the first time. This follows prior successes including a win over South Africa at RWC 2015 and a draw …
Read More »All Blacks thrash woeful Ireland to book Semi spot
Ireland’s historic wins over New Zealand were a distant memory on Saturday as the All Blacks thrashed the men in green 46-14 in Tokyo to book their spot in the Rugby World Cup Semi Finals. It was a masterful performance from the two-time defending champions, but an equally disappointing effort …
Read More »Clinical England eliminate Australia from RWC
A clinical performance from England saw the Europeans advancing to the Semi Finals of RWC 2019. They did so by eliminating Australia with a superb 40-16 victory in Oita. The heavy defeat will surely be the end of Head Coach Michael Cheika while England and Eddie Jones are serious contenders …
Read More »Argentina To Face England in November 2020
Argentina are to face England in November 2020. The match was confirmed by England Rugby as one of four home internationals that month. All four of the games will take place at Twickenham Stadium in London. England will play host to New Zealand, Argentina, Australia, and a yet to be …
Read More »SaberCats sign former Brumbies halfback De Wet Roos
The Houston SaberCats have signed scrumhalf De Wet Roos for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Originally from South Africa, the 29-year-old moved to Australia in 2013 and has been a standout in the Shute Shield and National Rugby Championship. He was signed by the Brumbies in 2017 as an …
Read More »Seawolves re-sign star quartet for 2020
The Seattle Seawolves have secured four of their top players for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Brad Tucker, Vili Toluta’u, Mat Turner, and Brock Staller have put pen to paper for another campaign at Starfire Stadium. Having claimed back-to-back titles in the first two seasons of the new American …
Read More »RWC Quarter Final Preview – Japan vs South Africa
History will be made on Sunday when Japan takes part in their first ever Rugby World Cup Quarter Final, the last game of the weekend that will be played in front of a packed house at Tokyo’s Ajinomoto Stadium. The Brave Blossoms are the darlings of the tournament, not just …
Read More »RWC Quarter Final Preview – Wales vs France
The third Quarter Final of the Rugby World Cup is a rematch of the 2019 Six Nations opener between Wales and France. On that day, the eventual Grand Slam winners had the measure of Les Bleus but it required a late try from George North in a highly competitive fixture. …
Read More »RWC Pool A – All Of The Tries
Pool A of RWC 2019 produced unexpected results and saw magical tries scored. The group was won by tournament hosts Japan and saw Ireland finishing second. Both teams scored excellent tries as did Russia, Samoa, and Scotland. To recap the matches click below on the corresponding link. Japan 30-10 …
Read More »Glendale confirm 13 additions for 2020
The Glendale Raptors have confirmed 31 players for the 2020 Major League Rugby season, among them 13 who were not part of the squad in 2019. Former Wallabies star Digby Ioane is officially unveiled along with Eagles pair Aladdin Schirmer and Nick Boyer, and former Manu Samoa prop Zak Taulafo. …
Read More »DTH van der Merwe Retires from International Duty
DTH van der Merwe has retired from test match rugby with immediate effect. After earning 61 caps over a period of thirteen years the 33-year-old made the announcement today on social media that he has concluded his test match career playing for Canada. Commonly known as DTH, Daniel Tailliferre Hauman van …
Read More »RWC Quarter Final Preview – Ireland vs New Zealand
Quarter Final 2 of RWC 2019 sees the Pool B winners facing the Pool A runners-up. New Zealand were undefeated in their pool while Ireland won three and lost one match. The All Blacks did not play last weekend due to the cancellation of their match against Italy. Ireland Head …
Read More »Ramón Ayarza Vuelve al Pro D2 Francés
El jugador chileno deja el Aviron Bayonnais del Top 14, para ficha por el Montauban @UsmSapiacRugby de la liga Pro D2 de Francia, la segunda liga más competitiva del país galo. El hooker de 26 años y referente de Los Cóndores busca continuidad y sumar minutos en esta temporada 2019-2020 …
Read More »RWC Quarter Final Preview – Australia vs England
Quarter Final 1 of RWC 2019 will see longtime rivals Australia and England battling it out in Oita. Both teams are past RWC champions and have the means of winning a further title in Japan. Australia Head Coach Michael Cheika has changed up his backline for the Quarter Final. Selected …
Read More »Jaguares sign flanker Santiago Grondona
Preparations for the 2020 Super Rugby campaign continue. Argentine side, Los Jaguares continues to make required alterations to the player roster due to the departure of players. The latest newcomer is flanker Santiago Grondona who joins on a three-year deal. Grondona has gone through the national system. He played for …
Read More »RWC 2019 Americas Dream Team
RWC 2019 saw the top four from the Americas competing against the very best. No teams made the knock-out stages though there were moments of excellence both in terms of collectivity and individual brilliance. All players from all four countries were considered. Ultimately the strong campaign of Uruguay has converted …
Read More »Age On Uruguay’s Side For RWC 2023
Age is on Uruguay’s side for RWC 2023. Of Los Teros’ 31-man roster that competed in Japan 2019 only six players are currently aged 30 or higher. This means that little changes will be required to begin the RWC 2019-2023 cycle and that the vast majority of players could very …
Read More »Too Little Too Late for USA as Tonga’s Paula Ngauamo Is Banned
It is too little too late for the USA as Tonga’s Paula Ngauamo is banned. The starting hooker committed foul play in Tonga’s win against the USA on Sunday only for it not to be picked up by referee Nigel Owens or his assistant officials staff. Ngauamo was cited for an …
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