Nakuru RFC first win after four rounds of Kenya Cup

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After four weeks of trying to get a win since the 2019/20 Kenya Cup began, Nakuru RFC finally got a victory against Ngong roadside rivals. Monate Akuei’s penalty gave the hosts an early lead after 20 minutes but, Kenya Harlequins responded with a brilliant play from Lyle Asiligwa and Patrice Agunda for the first try […] READ MORE


South Africa excited yet scared to face hosts Japan

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After an amazing run in the pool games, South Africa is feeling excited and at the same time scared to be facing Japan in the quarter finals against a strong Japan team at their own back yard. Speaking at a media conference in Tokyo earlier today, coach Rassie Erasmus said it wasn’t a big surprise. […] READ MORE


Rugby World Cup: Japan Vs Scotland

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Japan are on the verge of qualifying for the quarter-finals for the first time in their history and if that happens, expect unprecedented scenes of delight across this amazing country. They opened this tournament with a 30-10 win over Russia and last weekend’s thrilling 38-19 victory against Samoa, where a Kotaro Matsushima try in the […] READ MORE


Reasons why Japan Brave Blossoms are RWC favorites

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Japan rugby may soon be the main rugby team fans will be talking about; aside from the Kiwis from New Zealand. Hugely popular, as well as being successful in their home-World Cup tournament. This boost in popularity came about after their victory over Samoa which recorded the biggest ever broadcast audience in Japan. World Rugby […] READ MORE


2019/20 Kenya Cup set to Kick Off

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At the conclusion of the last Kenya Cup season, Mean Machine and Strathmore Leos got relegated while Kisumu RFC and Western Bulls earned promotion. It was riveting, so on October 26, the 2019/20 Kenya Cup is set to kick off another action-packed rugby year. After beating Kabras RFC 15-23, KCB Rugby got their third title […] READ MORE


Northern Hemisphere World Cup contenders

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Looking at the Northern Hemisphere World Cup contenders, England may be seen as the best Challenger. But Wales and Ireland must be considered seriously too. Northern Hemisphere World Cup contenders Six Nations’ champions Wales goes into the RWC as one of the favourites to win the cup. The Welsh side which was ranked first, albeit […] READ MORE


5 Reasons why Springboks could win 2019 Rugby World Cup

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The Springboks Rugby World Cup challenge has a number of positives. We take a look at five of those positives, ahead of the Japan World Cup. Rassie Erasmus – Head Coach and Director of Rugby Erasmus donned the no.6 Jersey for the Springboks in the 1999 Rugby World  Cup, which saw South Africa beat New […] READ MORE


Georgia Rugby fans call out “Lelo, Lelo Sakartvelo”

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Georgia Rugby; also known as the Lelos, has thus far participated in four successive RWCs since 2003. This year’s RWC will be their fifth and 2019 should be one that improves the credentials of this European rugby-power. They have also won the Rugby Europe Championship 10 times (2001, 2008, 2009, 2012-16 and 2018). A strong […] READ MORE


Namibia Rugby World Cup squad prepare for 5th Cup appearance

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Continuing the tier two Rugby World Cup series, Mcee Azutopshutter, looks at Namibia. The African side; nicknamed Welwitschias, qualified for the Rugby World Cup after winning the Africa gold cup final against Kenya. Representing their nation, the Namibia Rugby World Cup squad looks forward to the challenge ahead. Placed in Pool B, alongside the defending […] READ MORE