Belgium downed Spain today in a RWC Qualifier amid controversy. The 18-10 win by Belgium saw Spain missing out on the coveted Europe 1 spot with Romania instead qualifying for RWC 2019. Spain can still qualify though need to overcome Portugal before facing the might of Samoa in a Play-Off. …
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Japan vs Romania to Open RWC 2019
RWC 2019 will open with Japan vs Romania. The tournament opener was confirmed today following RWC qualifying results in Europe. The final round of the Rugby Europe Championship saw two RWC 2019 qualification fixtures and three matches overall. The pre-qualified Georgia hosted Romania, securing a 25-16 win. In Cologne, Germany …
Read More »Super Rugby 2018 – Jaguares vs Reds Match Highlights
Just five rounds into the 2018 Super Rugby season and Los Jaguares are in serious trouble. Argentina’s only professional team fell to an 18-7 home defeat against the Queensland state side in Buenos Aires earlier this evening. The Reds were the better team on the field. Not only did they …
Read More »Agulla Departs Newcastle Falcons
After three years Belisario Agulla has departed the Newcastle Falcons. The 29-year-old announced he was leaving the Aviva Premiership club on social media. He is now to return to Buenos Aires to rejoin Hindú where he will play alongside his RWC brother Horacio Agulla. Belisario Agulla declared that he was …
Read More »Dreadful Jaguares Fall At Home to Reds
A dreadful Jaguares performance saw the Argentine side falling at home to the Reds this evening. The 18-7 defeat was the fourth of the season for Los Jaguares, leaving their win last week over the Waratahs as their only victory thus far in 2018. Against the Waratahs Los Jaguares played …
Read More »New York win historic first match over Ontario
Rugby United New York have their first match under their belt and also their first win. The associate Major League Rugby franchise defeated the visiting Ontario Arrows by 36-19 at Mazzella Field on Saturday afternoon. Ontario did well to recover from an horrendous opening that saw New York leading by …
Read More »Finlay impresses for Ireland Club XV
Former Canada u20 hooker Paddy Finlay made a strong impression for the Ireland Club XV on Friday evening. The 22-year-old came off the bench to score two tries in the Dalriada Cup match against their Scottish counterparts, ultimately won 35-26 by the Scots at Netherdale. It’s not the first time …
Read More »Wooden plays for Barbarians against British Army
US Eagles fullback Jess Wooden has become the first player from her nation to represent the women’s Barbarians. The 29-year-old started against the British Army in just the second ever women’s fixture for the invitational club side, scoring a try in the first half as the Barbarians completed a 37-0 …
Read More »Baravalle Scores in Losing Effort against Cardiff Blues
Puma Tomás Baravalle scored in a losing effort against the Cardiff Blues on Friday evening. Playing for Benetton Treviso the Argentine hooker went over for a late try as the Italian side fell to a 31-25 defeat against the Welsh region. The Cardiff Blues outscored Benetton Treviso by four tries …
Read More »Top 14 – Week 21 Preview
The Six Nations Championship comes to a close this weekend. While it takes center stage for the six member unions there is still club rugby being played. In France there is to be a full round of the Top 14. In week 21 the Americas will be represented by a …
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