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Rugby World Cup: Every 4 years – Began 1987 in New Zealand & Australia, last played in England & Wales in 2015. In 2019 Japan will host.

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Portugal Draw With USA Gains 2023 Rugby World Final Spot

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The USA saw Portugal’s Samuel Marques’s penalty goal on the final play draw 16 all to claim the final spot for the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Friday, November 18. Portugal will be in their second Rugby World Cup since their appearance in 2007 in France. The USA will miss their second appearance in the Rugby World Cup, with their first miss in 1995 in South Africa. For those who missed the match, it may be seen on the recap on The Rugby Network. Both teams entered the match 2-0 with 10 points in the standings. Portugal had +113 points…

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USA Men’s Rugby Squad Named for Final Rugby World Cup Qualifier Against Portugal

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Head Coach Gary Gold has selected his match day 23 for the final Rugby World Cup 2023 Qualifier match against Portugal. There are a few slight changes from last week, but this match boils down to a win-or-go-home scenario. The USA vs Portugal takes place on Friday, November 18 at 9:30 AM ET, LIVE on The Rugby Network. Both teams are 2-0 with 10 points in the standings. Portugal has +113 points point differential to the USA’s +96, so a win or a draw has them advancing, while the USA will need to win. In the first round, the USA…

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USA Beats Hong Kong to Set Up Match Against Portugal RWC 2023 Spot

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The USA beat Hong Kong 49-7 to set up a third-round deciding match on Friday, November 18 against Portugal, who beat Kenya 85-0 in the earlier round-two match. The match will be streamed live at 10:30 am ET on The Rugby Network. Both teams are 2-0 and have 10 points in the standings with only the final match remaining to decide the Final 2023 Rugby World Cup spot. Portugal has +113 points point differential to the USA’s +96, so a win or a draw has them advancing, while the USA will need to win. In the first round, the USA…

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Dubai Hosts Repechage for Rugby World Cup 2023

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The Final Qualification Tournament for Rugby World Cup 2023 will take place at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai from 6-18 November, 2022. The tournament will be played in a round-robin format over three match days (6, 12 and 18 November) at The Sevens Stadium. The team with the most competition points after three rounds will qualify for RWC 2023, joining Wales, Australia, Fiji and Georgia in Pool C. Tournament participants include Hong Kong (Asia/Pacific 2), Kenya (Africa 2), Portugal (Europe 3), and USA (Americas 3) which will determine the 20th and final qualifier for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.…

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USA Men’s Rugby Squad Named for Match 1 Against Chile

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The USA Men’s National Team held off the French Barbarians’ comeback bid in Houston on July 1 for a 26-21 win. The team now faces a Rugby World Cup 2023 qualification two-game series against Chile which begins this Saturday, July 9 at 6:00 PM EDT in Santiago. The total or points aggregate will determine who officially qualifies for next fall’s Rugby World Cup in France. The second fixture will be at Infinity Park in Glendale, CO before a sold-out home crowd. Both matches will be streamed live on FloRugby. While the USA has won five of their six previous meetings…

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USA Awarded Rugby World Cups in 2031 & 2033

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World Rugby has awarded the Rugby World Cup to the USA for 2031 and 2033. World Rugby Release World Rugby has formed partnerships with national unions and governments to establish a local delivery structure in each nation. The new partnership approach is in line with the ‘game-changer’ objectives of World Rugby’s strategic plan to provide hosting certainty for Rugby World Cup and stimulate the dynamic development of rugby globally by engaging with more fans and unlocking new revenue streams for increased investment in the sport. This includes a roadmap to accelerate the sport’s advancement in the USA and increased investment…

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World Rugby Approves USA Step Toward Hosting 2031 Rugby World Cup

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World Rugby Release The World Rugby Council today voted and approved the United States to enter into an exclusive Targeted Dialogue phase concerning Rugby World Cup 2031 in order to continue and accelerate planning for a U.S.-hosted Men’s Rugby World Cup. “This is a very positive next step for the USA as we elevate exclusive discussions with World Rugby and our stakeholders around a successful campaign for Rugby World Cup 2031,” said USA Rugby Chief Executive, Ross Young, “The United States is an emerging rugby market primed with potential that we’re excited to unlock and strategically partner in the most…

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USA Faces Uruguay in Americas 1 Decider

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Head Coach Gary Gold has made two changes to his match-day 23 for Saturday’s finale of the Americas 1 qualifier. The USA beat Uruguay 19-16 last week and the USA Eagles need one more victory, on aggregate, to confirm their place in Pool A at Rugby World Cup 2023. The kick-off is set for 4:30 PM local time (2:30 pm ET) with a live stream on florugby.com Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz will start in place of Hanco Germishuys, who did not travel to Montevideo due to family obligations. Benjamin Bonasso could make his national team debut from the bench at flanker. Head…

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Chile Advances Over Colombia Rugby in RWC 2023 Qualifier for Health Reasons

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Chile Rugby indicated today that the 3 July Rugby World Cup 2023 South American Qualifier match in Valparaiso between Chile and Colombia will not be played for health reasons. Three cases of COVID-19 were detected in the Colombian team. Chile advances to the next phase to play both Brazil and Uruguay in a triangular competition to determine the South American winner. Brazil advanced to this round after last week’s 29-0 win over Paraguay. Dr. Juan Pablo Toledo, chief of the medical area of Chile Rugby, for the National Deportiva Federation of Rugby, referred to the suspension saying that ′′ although…

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USA Rugby Accepted as Bid Candidate for 2027, 2029, & 2031 Rugby World Cups

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USA Rugby Release USA formally accepted as a bid candidate to host Rugby World Cup 2027, 2029 and/or 2031.In August 2020, USA Rugby partnered with key stakeholders across the US on a Feasibility Study to extensively evaluate the potential of hosting a Rugby World Cup in the United States, fielding positive results across financial, host city, stadium, competition and rugby development categories.Next steps include transitioning the feasibility group into a bid planning team with their focus now shifting to deliver an extraordinary campaign and proposal, ahead of the January 2022 deadline. GLENDALE, CO (June 10, 2021) – The United States…

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Rugby World Cup 2021 Postponed

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World Rugby Release World Rugby has made the difficult decision to recommend the postponement of Rugby World Cup 2021, scheduled to be hosted in New Zealand between 18 September-16 October, until next year. The recommendation will be considered by the Rugby World Cup Board and World Rugby Executive Committee on 8 and 9 March respectively. While appreciating the recommendation is extremely disappointing for teams and fans, it has their interests at heart, and gives the tournament the best opportunity to be all it can be for them, all New Zealanders, and the global rugby family. The recommendation is based on…

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Rugby World Cup 2023 Schedule

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World Rugby Release Massive opening match set to get 10th Rugby World Cup off to a spectacular start RWC 2023 opening match and final to take place at Stade de France Extended pool phase and double-header weekends will provide perfect stage for thrilling matches Tournament will be accessible to the whole of France through nine host cities France aiming to host special and sustainable Rugby World Cup Ticketing details to be announced on 4 March France 2023 set to celebrate 200 years of rugby World Rugby and the France 2023 Organising Committee have announced the much-anticipated match schedule for Rugby…

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Rugby World Cup 2021 Pools

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World Rugby Release Reigning champions New Zealand to face Australia, Wales, and the Final Qualification Tournament Winner in Pool A Canada to face USA, Europe 1 and Asia 1 in Pool B England is drawn in Pool C alongside France, South Africa, and Fiji RWC 2021 Draw was attended by 400 guests in SkyCity Theatre, Auckland The tournament will be hosted in the southern hemisphere for the first time Tournament set to take place from 18 September–16 October 2021 The pools have been confirmed for Rugby World Cup 2021 with less than 10 months until the ninth edition of the…

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Rugby World Cup Date 2021 Draw Set

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World Rugby Release World Rugby, and hosts New Zealand Rugby (NZR), have today announced the Rugby World Cup 2021 Draw will take place in Auckland on Friday, 20 November 2020. SkyCity Theatre in the heart of Auckland’s central business district will be the location for the draw which will be streamed live for rugby fans worldwide via World Rugby’s digital channels. Hosted in the southern hemisphere for the first time in a golden year for women’s rugby, the ninth edition of the showcase tournament will take place from 18 September-16 October 2021 across three match venues. It will be contested…

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