Uruguay’s penultimate match before departing for RWC 2019 will take place this evening. Los Teros will take on South America’s next ranked team, Brazil. While the match will feature the senior sides of both teams, it will not be considered a full test – hence both teams will be given …
Read More »RWC Rewind Canada: Close Calls in 2007
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 two the feature team is Canada. In day five of the series the feature is …
Read More »Paul Gabrillagues suspension reduced after appeal
The World Cup chances of France lock Paul Gabrillagues have risen considerably after his suspension was reduced to just three weeks following an appeal. His original punishment was 10 weeks, reduced to six due to mitigating circumstances. Had the original suspension been upheld, Gabrillagues would have missed the first three …
Read More »Japan Confirm World Cup Roster
The host country of Rugby World Cup 2019, Japan has confirmed a 31-man roster for the tournament. Head Coach Jamie Joseph has selected a squad with 18 forwards, and 13 backs. As was the case in RWC 2015 the team will be captained by Michael Leitch. Leitch will be joined …
Read More »RWC Rewind Canada: vs Tonga 2003
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 two the feature team is Canada. In day four of the series the feature is …
Read More »Argentina Team to Face France: How the Fans Voted
All rugby fans have their own choice of players they want to be running out on the field at the World Cup. To obtain a collective sample of opinion I ran pools across all positions on twitter. Each position had two options which meant that where there are additional players …
Read More »RWC Rewind Canada: Rees vs Namibia in 1999
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 two the feature team is Canada. In day three of the series the feature is …
Read More »Surprises in All Blacks squad for World Cup
The All Blacks have shown their hand for the Rugby World Cup. Two-time defending Webb Ellis Cup winner Steve Hansen has named his final 31 for the upcoming tournament and it is not without surprises with some high profile players left out. Most notable is the exclusion of test centurion …
Read More »Graham Henry joins up with Canada for RWC
Canada will have a Webb Ellis Cup winner in their midst for the upcoming Rugby World Cup. Head Coach Kingsley Jones has enlisted the help of Sir Graham Henry, the former All Blacks supremo, as an advisor for the upcoming tournament that kicks off next month. The 73-year-old recently spent …
Read More »Scotland Lose the Services of Skinner from World Cup
Scotland have lost the services of Sam Skinner from the World Cup. The English import has been ruled out of the tournament with a hamstring injury. The 24-year-old made his debut for Scotland last November against Fiji. That month would also see him facing Argentina, and South Africa while in …
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