RWC 1995 Semi Finalists, England began their campaign against Argentina. They were unable to score a try in the contest, though they were 24-18 winners. It was a tough result for Los Pumas, although it was an important result from them to learn upon as they developed towards their break-through …
Read More »How Rugby Can Boom its Markets Outside of RWCs
RWC 2019 saw full stadiums. The tournament is estimated to have had a total revenue of US$6.44 billion. However, at the same time, the costs of preparing for the tournament also bankrupted USA Rugby. Rugby needs increased financial power, something that Pichot has made no secret during his campaigning. The …
Read More »Memorable Americas Tries – Joaquín Tuculet vs Tonga 2015
Call it surprising or ridiculous or something in between, but Argentina vs Tonga had never taken place prior to RWC 2015. Their historic first ever test match was a pool match in Leicester, UK. It was a must-win fixture due to Los Pumas having had fallen to New Zealand and …
Read More »RWC 2023 draw to Go Ahead in November 2020
With the sporting world on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic there are questions concerning when competitions will resume. In the case of rugby there is no clear answer. Administrators are busy behind the scenes seeking solutions, yet World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has said there is a strong …
Read More »Kamaishi may yet host Canada vs Namibia
Kamaishi may yet host Canada vs Namibia. The Japanese city was to play host to the fixture on Sunday October 13, 2019. However, the match was cancelled as a result of Typhoon Hagibis. This saw both Canada and Namibia playing three rather than four pool matches each at RWC 2019. World …
Read More »Gary Gold backs Pichot for World Rugby Chairman
Gary Gold is backing Agustín Pichot not Sir Bill Beaumont. The Head Coach of the USA Eagles confirmed on twitter that he favors the Argentine for the role of World Rugby Chairman. “(I) really enjoy the pragmatic, sensible approach taken by @AP9_ (Agustín Pichot). This is not campaigning, this has …
Read More »Why Argentina will not bid for RWC 2027
Argentina will not bid to host RWC 2027. During his campaigning for the World Rugby Chairman position Agustín Pichot told The Daily Telegraph of the decision. The Former Pumas captain provided reasons as to why Argentina would not bid for RWC 2027. They are logical, albeit there are more factors at play. …
Read More »Memorable Americas Tries – Phil MacKenzie vs Tonga 2011
With six minutes remaining, Phil MacKenzie scored for Canada to put them in the lead against Tonga. The game was none other than a RWC match and Canada were 25-20 winners thanks to MacKenzie’s score. The match was Canada’s opening fixture of RWC 2011. Played in Whangarei, New Zealand, the …
Read More »Drew Mitchell confirms New York move
Drew Mitchell will join Rugby United New York for the 2021 Major League Rugby season, but whether he actually plays remains to be seen. The former Wallabies winger announced that he will move stateside when conditions allow on The Lockdown with Jim Hamilton. RugbyPass first reported that Mitchell had signed for …
Read More »ARN Podcast Special Edition – Agustín Pichot
The ARN Podcast is back!… sort of. It’s not a full episode but it’s not every day you get the opportunity to interview the World Rugby Council Vice-Chairman. Agustín Pichot is now running against incumbent Bill Beaumont for the position of Chairman, an election fast approaching that many are calling …
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