A week of turmoil in the 2019 Rugby World Cup qualifying process is set to face yet another challenge. Just two days after World Rugby disqualified Tahiti for fielding two ineligible players against the Cook Islands it has emerged that Belgium fielded an ineligible player against Germany in the Rugby …
Read More »Spain File Formal Complaint Following RWC Qualifying Controversy
Spain have filed a formal complaint following the RWC qualifying controversy from Sunday. Los Leones played away to Belgium and were beaten 18-10. Belgium’s victory saw Romania qualifying for RWC 2019. The result of the match was influenced by outside factors. Outside, meaning more than the performance of the two teams …
Read More »A Dark Day for Rugby
On Saturday we witnessed Ireland make history with a Grand Slam finish of the Six Nations, arguably the world’s most prestigious rugby event outside of the World Cup. A day of celebration for the rugby world though decidedly somber for England rugby devotees. When we woke from the hangover on …
Read More »World Rugby to Investigate ‘context of events’ from Belgium vs Spain
World Rugby is to investigate the ‘context of events‘ from Belgium vs Spain. Sunday’s RWC Qualifier in Brussels, saw Belgium defeat Spain 18-10 which meant Romania qualified for RWC 2019 as Europe 1. To see how Romania qualified click here. For further details on the controversy click here. The context of …
Read More »Belgium Down Spain in RWC Qualifier Amid Controversy
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. …
Read More »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 …
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