Tag Archives: Rugby World Cup (Men)

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. First up as the feature Team of the Week is Uruguay. In day five of the series …

RWC 2019 is to be historic for Argentina rugby. For the first time in RWC history the majority of the Pumas players selected are not from Buenos Aires. This marks a phenomenal transformation as in RWC 2007 all but four, or 86.6%, of the players were from Buenos Aires. In …

Michael Cheika has unveiled his final squad of 31 players to represent Australia the Rugby World Cup. Included are 12 players who return from RWC 2015 including star back rower David Pocock who has recovered from a calf injury to take his spot on the plane to Japan. There are …

Released on Monday, Argentina’s roster for RWC 2019 contained fifteen returning players from RWC 2015. Attention now turns to preparing for the pool matches against France, Tonga, England, and the USA. RWC 2015 Returnees Mario Ledesma’s final decision on who to take to Japan was based around the starting XV …

Australian internationals Scott Fardy and Joe Tomane headline a 27-strong Leinster traveling party that will take on Canada at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on Saturday. The 2019 Champions Cup finalists are absent 17 senior players on Ireland duty but still feature an array of talent. Front rowers James Tracy …

Canada have unveiled their home and away jerseys for Rugby World Cup 2019. The main strip is the traditional red worn by Canada in international competition. It comes with a white v-neck color as well as white markings on the side and at the base of the sleeves. Completing it …

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. First up as the feature Team of the Week is Uruguay. In day three of the series …

Canada coach Kingsley Jones has selected an expanded 42-man long list for the upcoming Rugby World Cup. The list includes all 31 players who appeared in the Pacific Nations Cup, eight from the original extended training squad, plus three additions not among the 43 named in June. Taylor Paris has …

The RWC 2019 place for Paul Gabrillagues has been placed in doubt today after he received a 6 week ban for foul play against Scotland on Sunday. Having been cited the French second-rower pleaded guilty. The Disciplinary Committee of Simon Thomas (UK), Donal Courtney (Ireland), and Valeriu Toma (Romania) viewed …

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. First up as the feature Team of the Week is Uruguay. In day two of the series …