Wales and Georgia in a slightly underwhelming game following the Weekends feast of rugby. However, Wales taking advantage of the underdogs tag are starting to build again after perhaps a disappointing warm up series. Fitness severely tested vs Ireland and England with a lack of innovation caused slight worry amongst Welsh fans. The eternal pessimism …
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England and Tonga shared a physical battle one that finished off the weekend well and tonga proved staunch opposition in England’s first game. From the games beginning Tonga and England brought full blooded ferocity with close quarters being the theme of the opening salvoes. Whilst lacking the open play skills of Fiji, Tonga brought a …
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The second game on Sunday, brought the first home nations into combat. A celtic clash with effects that would be felt by the home nation as well as those back home in Europe. Fighting for most likely top spot, Ireland dominated Ireland in a wet Yokohama International Stadium. The overall game from Ireland was simple …
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While certainly no showcase game, Italy and Namibia shared a great game with Namibia putting up a strong fight. Their defensive strength restricted Italy in the first half to only 3 tries, and they even managed to grab one of their own. This intent while not kept throughout the game, resulted in them scoring 3 …
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When the Rugby World Cup groups were announced we all took an intake of breath, at the mouthwatering prospect of South Africa and New Zealand sharing the field in the pool stages. The rivalry is one of the best in World Rugby, and not even we could have predicted how great this game was going …
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The French and World Cups. They seem to bring out the best of each other, a typically french performance culminated in a wondrously tense finish with France pulling through battered, bruised but undefeated. The game started in a calm, perhaps overly sedated manner. The weight of the occasion limiting the freedom of both sides. This …
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Australia and Fiji faced off for the second time in two world cups and this one promised to be an influential game in the two teams to progress from group D. The Australian’s the favourites came against a fijian side packed with super stars. The game started with a period of fiian domination. Reaching roughly …
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In the first game of the Rugby World Cup 2019, we were graced with a firestarter of a game, following a classic opening ceremony. Japan were hot favourites to run riot with 4 players, including Micheal Leitch, who had played a key part in the miracle of Brighton. Japan of course did win, defeating lowest …
ITALY are often considered out of place at the top table of world rugby. With their inclusion in the six nations inducing a lot of flak and with current struggles increasing calls for relegation. However, not many people have examined why Italy struggle, whether they can become a threat at the World Cup and if …
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