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WXV 3 Matches – Don’t feel despondent

The first-day results: Colombia 13 Fiji 67; Ireland 109 Kazakhstan 0 These runaway victories simply had to be expected. We have seen similar margins at many a World Cup of the past, and they involved far fewer nations than the eighteen contesting this brand-new WXV. The disparities were shown most clearly in that second game.

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Colombia v Brazil

Second Leg, WXV South America Qualifier Medellin 9 July Colombia had won the first of the two qualifiers 24-23, so it was as tight as you please. Once more they had the advantage of a home venue, in the heat of the northern city. But above all, their great adventures in previous rounds of the

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The Last Door Unlocked – Scotland v Colombia

Starters (for your main course, please scroll down) World Rugby didn’t have to seek out trouble.  The revised title of the competition ‘World Cup 2021 played in 2022’ told its own story. But few imagined this last qualifier taking place against the background of war. Fortunately the show could go on. Bryan Easson went for

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Scotland to face Colombia – a Preview

This Friday Scotland face their last challenge for a place in next autumn’s World Cup. Most sane people rate them racing certainties to beat Colombia, but Brian Easson and his squad aren’t letting such vain thoughts enter their heads. ‘Utmost respect’ is the order of the day. Colombia turned the tables on the higher rated

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Colombia stumble in a Warm-up

The size of the challenge facing Colombia next week in Dubai was highlighted by a warm-up game played against a Spain A team on 10 February. The Spaniards, containing ten players new to this level, defeated Las Tucanes 47-15 in Majadahonda, just outside Madrid. To give this game some perspective: this was Las Tucanes’ first

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A great occasion in Nairobi!

World Cup Qualifier – Kenya v Colombia It was an unforgettable occasion for the new-look World Cup in Nairobi’s national stadium. Kenya’s Lionesses met Los Tucanes from Colombia for the first time after an infinity of delay. On the result would hang their hopes for a place in the final stages in New Zealand. It

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Colombia keep World Cup dream alive

Las Tucanes winger Maria Arzuga scores all of her side’s points as Colombia beat Kenya 16-15 to win their first test in nearly 18 months and secure a place at the Final Qualification Tournament. On a bright, sunny day in Nairobi, Kenya and Colombia came together for the first time in a women’s international to

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World Rugby Women’s Rankings preview

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the Rugby World Cup 2021 qualifier between Kenya and Colombia on Wednesday.  Permutation highlights: Kenya cannot improve on 25th position with victory as they will still trail Trinidad and Tobago by at least 2.12 rating points The Lionesses will fall either three or five places in defeat,

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