When it comes to countries deserving an opportunity to host a RWC Argentina is near the top of the list. Argentina is the only Semi Finalist in Rugby World Cup history that has never hosted a RWC match and the Americas is the last remaining region to host a RWC …
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World Rugby has hinted that the hosting rights to RWC 2031 will be determined together with RWC 2027. This would mirror the RWC 2015 and 2019 decision, which granted England with Wales, and Japan the tournaments. There are benefits to confirming two tournaments at once, with World Rugby noting that …
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International competition kicked-off today in Europe for 2020. While most eyes were on the Six Nations matches, there were also round one fixtures in the Rugby Europe Championship. Two of the five matches played today were Six Nations fixtures. Wales defeated Italy 42-0 in Cardiff, while Ireland were 19-12 winners over …
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The Americas is the only World Rugby region yet to host a RWC. This could change over the coming decade as bids for RWCs 2027 and 2031 may include countries from the Americas. No country has a larger economy than the USA. This reason alone has World Rugby staff excited …
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On November 11 2006 Argentina were 25-18 winners over England in London. The starting wingers were José Maria Nuñez Piossek and Pablo Goméz Cora. Neither player featured at RWC 2007 with the latter player appearing in what was his fourth, and final, test match. In RWC 2007 Argentina’s wingers were …
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The early exit of Los Pumas from RWC 2019 saw the road to RWC 2023 officially beginning early. Argentina was out of Quarter Finals contention with a match in hand. The 47-17 win over the USA was bitter-sweet though it did see innovation in selecting in certain positions. The year …
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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 …
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For Argentina RWC 2019 will not require soul searching. There is no real need to do so as the answers are crystal clear as quite simply the Jaguares project failed. After three out of four pool matches Los Pumas have a return of one win and two losses, something never …
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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 …
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Given the success of Los Jaguares in 2019 it does not come as a surprise to see talk over having two Argentine teams. So what would a second Argentine Super Rugby team look like? Before answering the above question it must be pointed out that a second Argentine Super Rugby …
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