Tag Archives: Rugby World Cup (Men)

Pool D for Rugby World Cup 2019 has now been finalized. Uruguay’s successful qualification for RWC 2019 ahead of Canada confirms the final participant in the group. Los Teros will face Australia, Fiji, Georgia and Wales in Japan in next year’s World Cup. Uruguay qualified for RWC 2019 as Americas …

Rugby Canada CEO Allen Vansen has released a statement following Canada’s Americas 2 Rugby World Cup Qualifying series defeat to Uruguay in Montevideo. Los Teros clinched their spot in the 2019 World Cup by winning both Qualifier matches against Canada and have now defeated the North American side in three …

For the second time in World Cup history Uruguay have qualified as the Americas 2 representatives. Los Teros realised their dreams with a remarkable 32-31 victory, overturning a 15-point first half deficit to win the game and with it the series to book their spot at the 2019 World Cup …

One of the biggest games in Americas rugby history looms in Montevideo on Saturday when Canada walk out in front of a fervent crowd at the Estadio Charrúa for the second leg of the Americas 2 Qualifying series against Uruguay. Los Teros stunned their hosts with a jaw-dropping performance in …

How does Uruguay’s 38-29 win over Canada compare to historical results? The answer is that it is among Uruguay’s most significant achievements.  It surpasses many of Los Teros’ most noteworthy results both in the recent and long-term past. It merits a place in Uruguay’s Top 5 Greatest Victories of all-time. Uruguay …

A back and forth battle in Vancouver saw Los Teros making history this evening. Uruguay won 38-29 in Vancouver to march towards RWC 2019. With game 2 taking place next Saturday in Montevideo the South Americans go in with a 9-point advantage. Canada must win by 10 or more to secure …

The first of two matches to determine the Americas 2 representative at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan will take place at BC Place in Vancouver on Saturday. It’s new ground for Canada, who missed out on qualifying as Americas 1 for the first time when they lost to …

When he’s not busy throwing his body in front of small buses disguised as human beings, Matt Heaton can often be found moving heavy inanimate objects on iron bars. A casual glance at his social media postings will tell you that the hours required in the gym by a professional …

Former US Eagles captain and long-time Saracens star Chris Wyles will retire from rugby at the end of the 2017-18 Aviva Premiership season. Ending weeks of speculation, the 34-year-old confirmed the news on Wednesday. It brings the curtains down on a glittering career than has seen him reach the heights …

The oldest rugby club in the Americas, Montevideo Cricket Club (MVCC) is to show Canada vs Uruguay live on a big screen on Saturday. Canada hosts Uruguay in the first of two Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifiers on January 27. The return fixture is to take place seven days later …