Pool C will conclude on Sunday in Osaka. The USA Eagles vs Tonga is the 9th fixture out of 10 from the pool but is the final game due to England vs France having been cancelled. For both competitors Sunday’s fixture is a must-win to avoid bottom spot in the …
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RWC Pool D Preview – Uruguay vs Wales
In the final Pool D fixture of RWC 2019 Uruguay face Wales. Taking place in Kumamoto the fixture is to be the second RWC encounter between the sides. It falls four years after the first in which Los Teros played their England 2015 match against Wales in Cardiff, Wales. Uruguay …
Read More »Georgia End RWC Campaign by Frustrating Australia
Georgia end their RWC 2019 campaign feeling bitter-sweet. On the one hand the Lelos failed to qualify automatically for RWC 2023 but on the other hand they put in a committed performance to frustrate Australia today in Shizuoka. The final score read 27-8 to the Wallabies but the bonus point …
Read More »RWC Pool B Preview – Namibia vs Canada
The two lowest-ranked teams at the Rugby World Cup are scheduled to play at Kamaishi on Sunday. Namibia have never before tasted victory at the tournament and will fancy its chances, while Canada is looking for its first RWC win since 2011. Ironically, the two teams may not have the …
Read More »RWC Pool A Preview – Ireland vs Samoa
In the only match on Saturday Ireland and Samoa are set to compete in Fukuoka. The equation is simple – a win for Ireland is a guaranteed place in the Quarter Finals. Sunday’s remaining Pool A match between Japan and Scotland is presently in grave danger in joining Italy vs …
Read More »RWC over for Josh Larsen following Red Card
World Rugby have confirmed that Josh Larsen has been suspended following his red card for foul play against South Africa. The Canadian forward was sent off for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.20 (dangerous play in a ruck or maul) on October 08. The player attended a disciplinary …
Read More »Parisse Slams Italy vs New Zealand Cancellation
Italian captain Sergio Parisse has slammed the cancellation of his country’s match against New Zealand on Saturday. Earlier today World Rugby made the announcement that two of Saturday’s three scheduled matches have been cancelled. The decision officially means that the result is a 0-0 draw and sees Italy eliminated from …
Read More »Dustin Dobravsky replaces Mike Sheppard in Canada squad
Mike Sheppard has been ruled out of Canada’s final match of the Rugby World Cup against Namibia on Sunday. The Toronto Arrows lock suffered a concussion near the end of the game against South Africa on Tuesday. He has been replaced by Castaway Wanderers back row Dustin Dobravsky. While the …
Read More »RWC Pool D Preview – Australia vs Georgia
In the final pool fixture for Australia and Georgia the countries will officially begin international competition. The Friday fixture is to be the first ever between the countries but it certainly will not be the last. Australia are a two-time RWC champion while Georgia are a rising force packed with …
Read More »Argentina Qualify for RWC 2023
Argentina will be among the competitors at RWC 2023 in France. Los Pumas officially qualified for the competition earlier today when they defeated the USA 47-17 in Kumagaya, Japan. The impressive performance from Argentina against the Eagles means the South Americans final placing in Pool C is third. RWC tournament …
Read More »San Diego sign All Blacks legend Ma’a Nonu
The San Diego Legion have stunned the rugby world with the signing of All Blacks centurion Ma’a Nonu for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. A two-time Rugby World Cup champion, the Wellington native is generally regarded as one of the world’s premier centers in the professional era. Nonu made …
Read More »RWC Pool D Highlights – Fiji vs Wales
Game 33 of Rugby World Cup 2019 took place earlier today in Oita. It was the final match of the tournament for Russia and the third for Scotland. In one of the most exciting matches of RWC 2019 thus far the Dragons were 4 tries to 3 winners over the …
Read More »RWC Pool A Highlights – Russia vs Scotland
Game 32 of Rugby World Cup 2019 took place earlier today in Shizuoka. It was the final match of the tournament for Russia and the third for Scotland. The win for Scotland means they remain alive in the competition. They are to now face Japan on Sunday while Russia return …
Read More »Wales Qualify For Quarter Finals By Downing a Valiant Fiji
Wales completed a 29-17 win earlier today, downing a valiant Fiji. The victory sees the Dragons qualifying for the Quarter Finals where they will compete in an all-European showdown against either England, or France. The twelve point win was intense, a genuine tournament highlight. The hero was winger Josh Adams …
Read More »RWC Pool C Highlights – Argentina vs USA
Game 30 of Rugby World Cup 2019 took place earlier today in Kumagaya. It was the final pool match for Argentina and the third for the USA. The South Americans completed a win to end the competition with a 2-2 record. For the North Americans the defeat sees them now …
Read More »Scotland run over Russia to set stage for Sunday
Scotland scored an emphatic 61-0 win over Russia on Wednesday afternoon in their Pool A match at Shizuoka. The nine-try performance sets the stage for a captivating match-up at Yokohama on Sunday against Scotland, though Typhoon Hagibis may yet have a say before then. Two tries and 26 points in …
Read More »Argentina slice through USA in dominant win
Los Pumas closed their Rugby World Cup 2019 campaign on a high as they blitzed the USA in a dominant display of running rugby at Kumagaya on Wednesday afternoon. A final score of 47-17 left no room for debate as to who was the best team in the Americas, a …
Read More »Biarritz Sign Evan Olmstead
Biarritz have signed Evan Olmstead. The Canadian forward will join the French club as a medical joker for injured second-rower Edwin Hewitt. The 28-year-old Olmstead is presently in Japan playing for Canada in what is his second Rugby World Cup tournament. Earlier today he played against South Africa while on …
Read More »RWC Pool B Highlights – Canada vs South Africa
Game 29 of Rugby World Cup 2019 took place earlier today in Kobe. It was the final pool match for South Africa and the third for Canada. The Africans won to secure a place in the Quarter Finals while in losing Canada now need a win over Namibia to return …
Read More »Glendale signs former Wallabies star Digby Ioane
Digby Ioane is headed to Major League Rugby. The former Wallabies star has signed with the Glendale Raptors for the 2020 season. He is represented by SBM Entertainment, an agency that also secured contracts for Uruguay’s leading players and seems to be increasing its presence in North America’s professional competition. …
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