Monthly Archives: September 2015

Georgia Complete Historic Win over Tonga

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A lot of the pre-World Cup hype centered on whether or not Samoa would be able to trouble and defeat Scotland. Such was the search for an upset that Georgia had been considered substandard to defeat Tonga. The Mamuka Gorgodze led Lelos had other ideas and their post match victory …

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Ireland outclass Canada in Cardiff

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Canada fell to Ireland by a convincing score of 50-7 at the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. Ireland dominated possession and forced Canada to spend the vast majority of the first half defending, in which they scored 29 unanswered points. An improved second half saw Canada score a try, …

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England Snatch Bonus Point at the Death vs Fiji

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A last gasp try from Billy Vunipola saw England sneak home with a bonus point victory against Fiji to begin the World Cup campaign with a bonus point victory. England can now breath more easily after starting so nervously as they prepare for next weekend’s tough assignment against Wales also …

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Pre-World Cup Americas XV

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Each week during the World Cup, the editors will select an Americas XV from the best of the four teams in action. Once it’s all said and done, we’ll then choose an a select XV from the tournament as a whole. Below is who we think might make up that …

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American Rugby Premiership Kicks off 2nd Season

Lost in the shuffle and excitement over the start of the 2015 Rugby World Cup was the fact that the American Rugby Premiership (ARP) kicked off their second season of play last weekend. The competition is the East Coast answer to the Pacific Rugby Premiership that is about to enter …

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Top All Blacks Side Named to face Argentina

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In naming his team to face Los Pumas New Zealand Head Coach Steve Hanson is taking absolutely nothing for granted as the strongest All Blacks team in a very long time will run-out at Wembley Stadium this Sunday. The reigning world champions will meet Rugby Championship rivals, Argentina at the …

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Samoa Names Powerful Side to Take on USA

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Samoa Head Coach Stephen Betham has announced his lineup to take on the USA in their Pool B opener on Sunday. Betham names a powerful and punishing group that looks to dominate the contact area and wear down the USA. Ofisa Treviranus will Captain the side that needs to get …

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RWC Forecast Round 1

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It’s time for predictions! Americas Rugby News is stepping it up for the World Cup, inviting other writers from around the Americas to test their mettle against the ARN editors. Before we get into the goods, here’s who we have this week, joining regulars Paul, Bryan, and Ted: Christian Gómez …

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