Tag Archives: Rugby World Cup (Men)

Video: Ireland 2023 Bid Officially Launched

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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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Braid set for Canada comeback

Connor Braid is back. The 26-year-old has not played for Canada since a nasty collision with Italy’s Gonzalo García last September left him with a broken jaw and a bad concussion. After reportedly contemplating retirement, he returned to the pitch with James Bay in the spring but did not make …

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Video: On This Day in 1999

On this day in 1999 history was made. It was the day in which Argentina defeated Ireland in Lens, eliminating the western Europeans from the World Cup. For Los Pumas it sealed a first ever appearance in a Rugby World Cup Quarter Final. Argentina’s 28-24 win was a ground-breaking achievement. …

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