The RWC 2023 fourth round sees teams tightly paired and will require the fifth round to decide the second spots for the quarterfinal. RWC 2023 fourth round: There are quarterfinal spots up for grabs Pool A The RWC 2023 fourth round sees quarterfinal second spots up for grabs with New Zealand and Italy still in […] READ MORE
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RWC 2023: Race for the quarterfinals is on for the matchday four
The [Rugby World Cup] RWC 2023 race for the quarterfinal is on in the fourth round after matches in game week three saw teams that topped their various pools solidify their positions winning all their three matches while the rest fought for the remaining spots. Race for the quarterfinals of the RWC 2023 4 poules […] READ MORE
Opening RWC matches prove it’s “anyone’s tournament to win”
The 2023 Rugby World Cup opening round of matches proved that “it’s anyone’s tournament to win”. Teams showcased their prowess and outdid themselves in the heat of France, as compared to their pre-world cup friendly matches. Below is a wrap of each game’s outcome, as sides tested their own preparations against how those of their […] READ MORE
RWC 2023 Pool A: France or New Zealand, who will blink first?
Pool A promises to be a thriller with the host France taking on the All Blacks in the opening match of the RWC (Rugby World Cup) 2023. The host of this year’s RWC 2023 France will be keen to better their results in front of their home crowd. These two rugby powerhouse will be keen […] READ MORE
Italy will be no walk in the park for England
Italy have always been the whipping boys of the Six Nations. Since entering the tournament back in 2000, they have only won 13 games, and are still yet to beat England. However this Sunday is the best chance Italy to change that record. Italy are a team on the rise, starting with last year’s shock […] READ MORE
Rugby Canada 2021 RWC Profile: What are the Expectations?
PREVIEW – The Rugby Canada 2021 RWC team has a lot of optimism. The hope for them is to make a deep run into the Rugby World Cup. Yes, there are teams like New Zealand, France, and England who are seen as the favourites to win the tournament. However, the team that finished second in […] READ MORE
Rugby Canada gets hard-fought win over Italy at Starlight Stadium
LANGFORD, BC – Rugby Canada gets a hard-fought win in a friendly against Italy Rugby in this World Rugby sanctioned game. It was a tough affair though as Italy tied the game late in the first half and made it difficult for Canada throughout the game. Rugby Canada gets a hard-fought win in Langford, British […] READ MORE
Rugby Canada hosts top-10 women’s rugby nation Italy at Starlight Stadium
Starlight Stadium will be host to the first of two Rugby Canada (women’s) test matches over the next two months. Devised as warm-up games prior to the Rugby World Cup, which is scheduled to begin in October. It is the first time Rugby Canada has played a test since they participated in the Pacific Four […] READ MORE
Portugal v Italy test; Hollie Davidson leads all-women match official’s group
Setting a new benchmark, this month when the Portugal v Italy test occurs, Hollie Davidson leads an all-women match official group in a match including a Six Nations side for the first time in history. Not the first time four women have officiated on-field, including the Television Match Official (TMO) role. That has occurred on […] READ MORE
Ireland v Italy: Where the focus was on the Italy red card, not the rugby
The Italy red card happened last Saturday against Ireland. Looking at just the scoreline, it was a game to forget for the Italians. However, looking deeper into the game, there was some controversy, especially regarding Italy’s red card. Law on the Italy red card needs a change but not far off FULL TIME! We score […] READ MORE