Tag Archives: Rugby World Cup (Men)

Wesley Fofana has been ruled out of facing Argentina. The star French inside center had been expected to be the starting number 12 against Los Pumas in Tokyo on Saturday. Instead rethinking will now be required. Fofana is one of four centers on France’s roster. He is joined by Gael …

The Rugby World Cup kicks off this coming Friday, September 21, with the Webb Ellis Cup Final set for Saturday, November 2. Millions of fans across the Americas will be watching the tournament with four teams representing the region – Argentina, Canada, Uruguay, and the USA. There are three main …

Rugby World Cup 1999 was the first RWC of the professional era. RWC 1995 saw the end of amateurism and with it RWC 1999 would see a change in the landscape of who different teams were prepared compared to that from 1987-1995 RWCs. The 1999 World Cup was also the …

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 one final look before RWC 2019.   UP Dominican Republic In the final weekend before RWC 2019 …

Los Teros Head Coach Esteban Meneses has revealed Uruguay’s targets for the World Cup. The South Americans are the bottom seed in Pool D of RWC 2019. Their matches will be against Fiji, Georgia, Australia, and Wales. In an interview with Ignacio Chans, Meneses stated that Uruguay’s targets for the …

During the final weeks of waiting for Rugby World Cup 2019 to arrive Americas Rugby News will be taking a look back at some moments from past RWCs involving competitors from the Americas. In week four the feature team is Argentina. In day seven of the series the feature is …

During the final weeks of waiting for Rugby World Cup 2019 to arrive Americas Rugby News will be taking a look back at some moments from past RWCs involving competitors from the Americas. In week four the feature team is Argentina. In day six of the series the feature is …

One week out from Los Pumas vs France in Tokyo former French fly half Frédéric Michalak has slammed Argentina. The RWC 2003, 2007, and 2015 player declared that only Pablo Materia is a world class player. In doing so he praised Matera as being a tremendous defender and attacker, with demonstrable …

Debate inevitably follows each Rugby World Cup squad announcement. We have already looked at the missing men of Argentina, Canada, and Uruguay. Today we conclude with the USA. Players eligible include all who remain active, including those injured, retired from international duty, or simply overlooked. The emergence of Major League …

During the final weeks of waiting for Rugby World Cup 2019 to arrive Americas Rugby News will be taking a look back at some moments from past RWCs involving competitors from the Americas. In week four the feature team is Argentina. In day five of the series the feature is …