Game 21 of RWC 2019 took place in Osaka. The Pool D clash saw Fiji looking for their opening win and Georgia their second. With ramifications for RWC 2023 qualifying the match had a lot riding on it for this reason alone. The winning side would also move into the …
Read More »Fiji run rampant in blowout win over Georgia
Fiji restored some pride to their Rugby World Cup campaign as they ran away with a 45-10 victory over Georgia on Thursday in Osaka. The rain was hardly a factor for the winners, who take the decisive Pool D result to all but guarantee the automatic qualification position for RWC …
Read More »RWC Pool D Preview – Fiji vs Georgia
A match with significant implications for future Rugby World Cup qualification takes place in Osaka on Thursday. Georgia will go head-to-head with Fiji at Hanazono Stadium, with the winner of the Pool D clash taking a big step closer to securing their spot in the 2023 tournament. Both sides have …
Read More »Up and Under – RWC Special Edition
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. In this week’s edition ARN has expanded the scope to incorporate all not only the Americas but also from RWC 2019. UP …
Read More »Facundo Gattas Cited Following Red Card
Uruguayan hooker Facundo Gattas has been cited following his red card earlier today. The front-rower who plays for the Hindú club was sent off by referee Wayne Barnes (England) for foul play. Barnes red carded Gattas for committing foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) in the 77th against …
Read More »RWC Pool D Highlights – Georgia vs Uruguay
The 16th game of RWC 2019 was a Pool D contest between Georgia and Uruguay played at Kumagaya in blistering hot conditions on Sunday afternoon. Los Teros entered the match on just three days rest after their stunning upset of Fiji, while the Lelos had two extra days to prepare …
Read More »Uruguay overpowered by Georgia in Kumagaya heat
Uruguay were defeated 33-7 by Georgia in their second pool match of the Rugby World Cup at Kumagaya on Sunday. The searing heat forced water breaks at the midpoint of each half for the first time in the tournament. With only three days rest following their historic win over Fiji, …
Read More »RWC Pool D Preview – Georgia vs Uruguay
In the first of two Pool D matches on Sunday Georgia are up against Uruguay in Kumagaya. The Lelos are in search of a first win of the competition while the Fiji-slaying Teros are looking to make history in recording their second. Georgia Head Coach Milton Haig has gone for …
Read More »Forward Thinking (Vol 5, Iss 2): RWC Pools of 5 has Run Its Course
The Rugby World Cup pool system has a serious flaw. It is not only problematic but it is also highly controversial and non-sporting. While all teams competing at RWC 2019 will play four pool matches the manner in which they do so is vastly different. If you have already guessed …
Read More »RWC Pool D Highlights – Georgia vs Wales
Game eight of RWC 2019 took place in this morning in Toyota. The match was a Pool D fixture between Uruguay’s European opponents Georgia, and Wales. To access the complete match report click here. The follow match highlights are courtesy of World Rugby.
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