Scotland and Argentina battled to the death in Edinburgh this afternoon. Their match was vital for Rugby World Cup 2019 due to World Rankings positions. In winning Scotland return to the Top 8 in rankings, Argentina fall to 9th. As such a tough draw for Japan 2019 can only be …
Read More »ARN Forecast – November 19
Last week set the panel straight with some shock results indeed. Uruguay were stunned by Germany in Frankfurt, the Eagles served up a stinker in Bucharest, and Argentina crashed down to earth in Cardiff. There are some confident individuals this week if a little shaken from the wreckage. This time …
Read More »Full Speed Ahead for Ireland’s RWC 2023 Bid
It is full speed ahead for Ireland’s Rugby World Cup 2023 bid. The ‘small island on the end of the world’ is ‘ready for the world’. These are two of the phases used by the IRFU to promote their bid. Together they provide clarity as to Ireland’s determination to host …
Read More »Video: Ireland 2023 Bid Officially Launched
Ireland, Ready for there World. This is the slogan of the country’s Rugby World Cup 2023 bid. The slogan was used by Irish Rugby in a promotional video for the unions’s bid. Narrated by Hollywood star Liam Neeson the 88 second video argues a case for Ireland to host the event. …
Read More »Fernández Extends Clermont Contract Until 2020
Patricio Fernández has extended his Clermont Contract Until 2020. The Argentine fly half has agreed to terms to extend his stay by a further three years. The deal will see him missing out on Rugby World Cup 2019 and all international duty until 2020. The 22-year-old Fernández has ben capped …
Read More »Team of the Week
The magic of Pato Fernández was well and truly on display at Stade Amédée Domenech as he led Clermont to a stunning win over Brive at their home fortress. There was strong competition in the outside backs this week, and also at the back of the scrum. A few spots weren’t …
Read More »Americas Rankings – October 30 2016
There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following Colombia’s home win over Mexico. In winning by 18 points Colombia gained the maximum points on offer, seeing Mexico fall as a result. The updated Americas Rankings – October 30 2016 are the final rankings before the November International begin. Argentina remains well out …
Read More »Colombia Eliminate Mexico from World Cup Qualifying
Colombia eliminated Mexico from Rugby World Cup qualifying today. A 29-11 win in Medellín sees Mexico’s Japan 2019 dream ending. In contrast Los Tucanes now advance to face Paraguay in the following round in November. Colombia’s win was hard fought. Having conceded an early penalty Los Tucanes were forced to …
Read More »Mack to the Future for Canada
The rumors were true. Just three months after announcing his retirement from the HSBC Sevens Series, Phil Mack has decided to pull on the Canadian jersey one more time. The 31-year-old is set to take his James Bay halfback partnership to the international stage along with another returnee, Connor Braid. …
Read More »Fitzgerald Slams Eligibility and Irish Recruitment of Foreigners
Luke Fitzgerald has slammed player eligibility and the Irish recruitment of foreigners. The former Irish back believes existing policies to be “wrong.” The 29-year-old Leinster native offerd a players perspective on eligibility laws. At last year’s World Cup he was overlooked by coach Joe Schmidt who instead opted for Jared Payne, …
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