RWC 2019 saw the top four from the Americas competing against the very best. No teams made the knock-out stages though there were moments of excellence both in terms of collectivity and individual brilliance. All players from all four countries were considered. Ultimately the strong campaign of Uruguay has converted …
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Age is on Uruguay’s side for RWC 2023. Of Los Teros’ 31-man roster that competed in Japan 2019 only six players are currently aged 30 or higher. This means that little changes will be required to begin the RWC 2019-2023 cycle and that the vast majority of players could very …
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The completion of the pool stage of RWC 2019 marks the end of the tournament for the Americas. Argentina, Canada, Uruguay, and the USA were all eliminated at the pool stage with Australia, England, France, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa, and Wales securing the eight Quarter Finals placings. Of …
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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 …
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Game 39 of Rugby World Cup 2019 took place earlier today in Kumamoto. The match was the third of four scheduled pool matches for the day but turned out to be the second of three due to Canada vs Namibia being cancelled. Uruguay were out to test themselves against an …
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Uruguay underlined their progress in today’s performance against Wales. The teams left the field at half time with the Six Nations Grand Slam winners leading 7-6. As was the case against Fiji in Kamaishi Los Teros played an expansive brand of rugby on attack and had a defense game which …
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Two of Sunday’s scheduled four pool matches have been confirmed. The USA vs Tonga and Uruguay vs Wales matches will be played in Osaka and Kumamoto respectively. The confirmation of the two matches involving countries from the Americas is welcomed news. It comes just an hour after the confirmation that …
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In the final Pool D fixture of RWC 2019 Uruguay face Wales. Taking place in Kumamoto the fixture is to be the second RWC encounter between the sides. It falls four years after the first in which Los Teros played their England 2015 match against Wales in Cardiff, Wales. Uruguay …
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The Pool D fixture between Fiji and Wales is certain to have some spectacular rugby. Their match at RWC 2015 was excellent while the game at RWC 2007 was even better. Both were close matches with one win going to either team. Following on from their impressive performance against Georgia …
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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 …
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