Tag Archives: Rugby World Cup (Men)

Ireland outclass Canada in Cardiff

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Canada fell to Ireland by a convincing score of 50-7 at the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. Ireland dominated possession and forced Canada to spend the vast majority of the first half defending, in which they scored 29 unanswered points. An improved second half saw Canada score a try, …

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England Snatch Bonus Point at the Death vs Fiji

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A last gasp try from Billy Vunipola saw England sneak home with a bonus point victory against Fiji to begin the World Cup campaign with a bonus point victory. England can now breath more easily after starting so nervously as they prepare for next weekend’s tough assignment against Wales also …

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Pre-World Cup Americas XV

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Each week during the World Cup, the editors will select an Americas XV from the best of the four teams in action. Once it’s all said and done, we’ll then choose an a select XV from the tournament as a whole. Below is who we think might make up that …

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Top All Blacks Side Named to face Argentina

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In naming his team to face Los Pumas New Zealand Head Coach Steve Hanson is taking absolutely nothing for granted as the strongest All Blacks team in a very long time will run-out at Wembley Stadium this Sunday. The reigning world champions will meet Rugby Championship rivals, Argentina at the …

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Samoa Names Powerful Side to Take on USA

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Samoa Head Coach Stephen Betham has announced his lineup to take on the USA in their Pool B opener on Sunday. Betham names a powerful and punishing group that looks to dominate the contact area and wear down the USA. Ofisa Treviranus will Captain the side that needs to get …

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RWC Forecast Round 1

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It’s time for predictions! Americas Rugby News is stepping it up for the World Cup, inviting other writers from around the Americas to test their mettle against the ARN editors. Before we get into the goods, here’s who we have this week, joining regulars Paul, Bryan, and Ted: Christian Gómez …

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Attacking Argentina named to face All Blacks

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A blend of experience and youth will look to topple the All Blacks this Sunday as Argentina opens up its Rugby World Cup campaign with an attacking side to take on the reigning world champions at London’s Wembley Stadium. Rather than looking to strategically put the defensive pieces in place …

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Tolkin names Eagles for Samoa

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USA Eagles head Coach Mike Tolkin has confirmed his lineup for Sunday’s Pool B Rugby World Cup opening weekend fixture against Samoa in Brighton. Having run Samoa very close in the Pacific Nations Cup, Tolkin has gone for a mobile unit with Chris Wyles set to captain the team from the …

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RWC: One More Day

With one day left to the start of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, World Rugby has released a powerful video of all seven Webb Ellis Cups being lifted by the champions of each tournament. Enjoy. The wait is finally almost over.

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