Tag Archives: Rugby World Cup (Men)

It’s all to play for in Marseille on Friday evening, as Hong Kong and Canada will go head-to-head to determine the final spot at the 2019 World Cup. Canada enter with a clear advantage – if they hold Hong Kong to less than four tries or score four themselves it …

With both teams knocked out of World Cup contention Kenya and Germany will square off in their final match of the Repechage competition on Friday. While both would have wanted more out of their efforts they will each take something from the process. It might also be the end for …

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.   UP Canada After months of stress Canada are on the verge of retaining their record of qualifying for every World Cup. The …

Following the completion of international competition this weekend the Americas Rankings can be updated. Recalculations have been made to take into account matches involving two test sides this weekend. Canada’s vital RWC qualifying victory over Germany sees the North Americans gaining 1.05 rankings points. It sees no rise in placement …

Canada are closing in on claiming the 20th, and final, spot at RWC 2019. Today’s 29-10 victory over Germany saw the North Americans pushed but ultimately getting the job done. There were some notable performances from Canada with highlights including four tries to one and Ray Barkwill living up to his …

The scoreboard at the end read Canada 29, Germany 10, but the game rested on a knife edge until well into the final quarter. Gordon McRorie’s 72nd minute try gave Canada the bonus point and in doing so puts the team just one competition point shy of qualifying for the …

Hong Kong overcame a poor first half to secure a crucial bonus-point victory over Kenya, the final score reading 42-17 in favor of the Dragons. The result means that Hong Kong will still have a chance to qualify for the World Cup in Repechage Round 3, with the terms of …

Forwards Julián Montoya and Javier Ortega Desio will reach 50 caps for Argentina on Saturday. They are to do so against France with Ortega Desio starting the match at no 8 and Montoya playing as the replacement hooker. They will be the 34th and 35th Pumas to reach the mark …

It’s a little later than we intended but for good reason. This week’s podcast features Brazil flyhalf Josh Reeves talking about the Māori match, Brazilian rugby, and his upcoming move to Major League Rugby. Paul Tait stops by to chat about everything, and a conversation just a few hours old with …

The first-ever test match between Canada and Germany comes with the highest possible stakes – a likely spot in the 2019 World Cup. For both it is a match of monumental importance. Canada have never missed out on qualifying, while Germany have never before tasted the thrill of World Cup …