The fourth match of World Rugby u20 Trophy Day One saw Portugal overwhelm Hong Kong by 59-23. It was an impressive showing from the Portuguese, scoring eight tries in all and running out to a 45-6 lead before taking their foot off the gas in the final quarter. Paul Altier …
Read More »Uruguay maul Kenya in blowout win
Kenya were no match for Uruguay at the World Rugby u20 Trophy in Brazil as the Teritos smashed the Chipu by a final score of 63-11. The strength of the Uruguayan forward pack in the scrum and maul proved unstoppable as the Kenyans conceded nine tries to only one on …
Read More »Japan too much for Brazil
Japan got their tournament off to a winning start as expected, overwhelming hosts Brazil en route to a 56-24 victory. While the pre-tournament favorites were short of their best, they had more than enough skill to score eight tries and pass their first test with ease. To their credit, Brazil …
Read More »Slow start costs Canada against Tonga
A poor first half and five missed kicks at goal cost Canada victory as they fell to Tonga 26-25 in the opening match of the World Rugby u20 Trophy on Tuesday. The North Americans did well to recover from a 21-3 deficit but will be disappointed to let the game …
Read More »Jaguares 2019 Super Rugby Rewind
2019 was a record-breaking year for Los Jaguares. The Argentine side reached the Super Rugby Final and would also record a sold out crowd for the first time. Before the 2019 Super Rugby campaign had begun there was already notable changes. Center Jerónimo de la Fuente replaced flanker Pablo Matera …
Read More »Super Rugby Final Highlights – Crusaders vs Jaguares
The 2019 Super Rugby season concluded earlier today with the final. Played in Christchurch, New Zealand the Crusaders were 19-3 winners over first time finalists, Los Jaguares. The match went down in history as the lowest scoring final of all-time. Both teams have had high-scoring wins this season yet what …
Read More »Uruguay Lose Rodrigo Capó Ortega for Rugby World Cup
Uruguay have lost Rodrigo Capó Ortega for Rugby World Cup 2019. The star veteran second-rower has ruled himself out of playing for his country in Japan this year as he is yet to return to 100% fitness following surgery. The 38-year-old was injured in January and underwent surgery on a …
Read More »Toulon Sign Sergio Parisse
Less than a week after departing Stade Français Sergio Parisse has been signed by rivals Toulon. The Argentine-Italian will join the Mediterranean club following RWC 2019 in Japan on a one-year contract, Toulon has confirmed. Aged 35, Parisse is regarded as the greatest Italian player of his generation. He is …
Read More »Super Rugby Highlights – Jaguares vs Brumbies Semi Final
Los Jaguares made history on Friday evening, downing the Brumbies to qualify for the Super Rugby Final. The deciding match of there 2019 Super Rugby season will be next weekend with Los Jaguares facing either the Crusaders or the Hurricanes. The two aforementioned New Zealand franchises will meet today in …
Read More »Match Highlights – Uruguay vs Spain
Spain were too strong for Uruguay, completing a 41-21 victory on Saturday evening. The result was of note for both teams ahead of RWC 2019. For the hosts it demonstrated that a disjointed performance will cost them notably, while for the visitors it underlined the tragedy of Belgium-gate. Spain outscored …
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