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 »Americas Rankings – September 29 2019
At the completion of the second weekend of RWC 2019 it is time to recalculate the Americas Rankings. The September 29 edition takes into account all matches from Monday September 23 to Sunday, September 29. Uruguay ‘s historic 30-27 win over Fiji was the first of two matches for Los …
Read More »RWC Pool D Highlights – Australia vs Wales
Game 17 of RWC 2019 was held at Tokyo’s Ajinomoto Stadium on Sunday. It was a pivotal match between heavyweights Australia and Wales, with the winner heavy favorite to top Pool D. The two sides did not disappoint, the contest delivering a thrilling spectacle with the result undecided until the …
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 »Wales hold on for thrilling win over Australia
In a thrilling encounter at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo, Wales held off an incredible comeback from Australia to take a pivotal 29-25 victory on Sunday. The result makes the winners clear favorites to top Pool D and has all but secured their spot in the Rugby World Cup Quarter Finals. …
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 »Berchesi on verge of two Uruguayan RWC records
Felipe Berchesi is just 3 points away from the Uruguayan RWC record. In scoring 15 points in Los Teros’ 30-27 upset win over Fiji on Wednesday the fly half is two points short of the record of 17 which was scored by Diego Aguirre at RWC 1999. Aguirre played at RWC …
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 …
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