Tag Archives: Rugby World Cup (Men)

The day after Japan’s miracle in Brighton, Samoa and the USA met at the same venue. The match was the opening fixture for both teams in RWC 2015. Based on the result from the previous day, it was a must-win match for both sides as in addition to Japan the pool …

Uruguay’s third match of RWC 2015 was against Fiji. Four years prior to their famous upset win in Kamaishi, Japan, Los Teros faced the same team in Milton Keynes, UK. The score involved touches from Rodrigo Silva, Gastón Mieres, Carlos Arboleya and Agustín Ormaechea. Silva pounced on to a loose …

Agustín Pichot has confirmed is candidacy for World Rugby Chairman. The position is the leading role in administrating the sport of rugby. Pichot is currently the Vice-Chairman behind England’s Bill Beaumont. The closing date for candidates is this Sunday, April 11. The voting itself will take place on April 26 …

Three Pumas have been named in the Montpellier perfect XV by Mamuka Gorgodze. The former Georgian captain was a mainstay at the club. During a very long period covering 2005-2014 he played 168 matches for Montpellier. Gorgodze discussed his perfect Monpellier XV with Midi Olympique. He did not include himself …

The Stade Félix Bollaert in Lens, France was the setting for a RWC classic. On the one hand, Ireland were looking to retain their record of reaching the Quarter Finals in every RWC. On the other hand, Los Pumas were seeking to reach a first ever Quarter Final. Argentina had …

Former Australian captain George Gregan has named a team of the best he played with and against for Fox Sports. The veteran of four Rugby World Cups earned a total of 139 caps for the Wallabies and played in two RWC finals.  His Perfect World XV consists of players from seven …

Canada and Tonga met in a fierce match in RWC 2003. Played in Wollongong, Australia the North Americans saw-off the Pacific Islanders to end their campaign on a high. Canada were led by Al Charron. The then 37-year-old was appearing in his final test match. His match did not end …

Germán Kessler will be staying in France for the foreseeable future. Uruguay’s first choice hooker has signed a two-year contract extension with SA XV Charente that will see him through at least the 2021-2022 season. The deal also includes an option for a third year. The 25-year-old signed for the …

The USA’s opening game of RWC 2003 was a thriller. The Eagles took on Fiji at Lang Park in Brisbane, Australia. It was a fixture that literally went down to the wire. It was decided on the very last play of the match as a kick at goal was the …

USA Rugby has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It comes four months after the national governing body confirmed that its financial position was extremely poor, leading to the creation of an emergency ‘task force’ to facilitate the immediate restructuring of the crumbling organization. Facing ‘insurmountable’ debts compounded by significant …