Amsterdam, 16 March 2024 This was a triumph for the Oranjes as they beat Colombia with something to spare. Their 33-11 win assured a place in WXV3, replacing the Tucanes, who had qualified for last year’s inaugural tournament, but finished an unsurprising last. They were the lowest ranked of the eighteen nations taking part. But
A glance at the fate of some WXV nations If you wanted extreme drama, you could view the men’s World Cup final in Paris or enjoy a trip around the world to take in the final rites of WXV2 and 3. USA v Italy The final minutes of WXV2 could not have been tenser. Italy
The six teams involved are: Colombia (ranked 25th), Fiji (19th), Ireland (11th), Kazakhstan (18th), Kenya (23rd) and Spain (13th). As with WXV2, five continents are represented here, another feather in World Rugby cap. But there is a chasm-like disparity in experience, both at World Cup and general test level. Though Ireland and Kazakhstan both date
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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