2019 Rugby Championship results
· 20 July: South Africa 35 Australia 17
· 20 July: Argentina 16 New Zealand 20
· 27 July: New Zealand 16 South Africa 16
· 27 July: Australia 16 Argentina 10
What
have we learnt so far from the matches completed in the shortened Rugby
Championship Well, it is clear that South Africa are peaking nicely, and will give
anyone a run for their money, including the AB's in their group game. In fact,
the Kiwi's are stuttering slightly, and without
Beauden Barrett at 10, are not able to exploit organised defences at
will like they used to - in fact Argentina should have beaten them (admittedly, NZ team not their strongest). Much is expected of Argentina, after their Super Rugby franchise's good showing this season - however, they do need to be more ruthless and take their opportunities. Australia, are still in a state of flux, having
lost Folau, but will be pleased Lealiifano is back after battling leukaemia and showing form. How they compete against NZ this weekend will provide a better guide as to where they really are.
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| Lealiifano scored 11 points to help Oz overcome Argentina |
2019 Rugby Championship fixtures
· 10 August: Australia vs. New Zealand (10.45am; Optus Stadium, Perth, Western
Australia; live on Sky Sports)
· 10 August: Argentina vs. South Africa (8.40pm; Padre Ernesto Martearena
Stadium, Salta; live on Sky Sports)
2019 RWC warm-up matches
· 10 August: Ireland vs. Italy (2pm; Aviva Stadium, Dublin; live on
Channel 4)
· 11 August: England vs. Wales (2pm; Twickenham Stadium, London; live on
Sky Sports)
England take on Grand Slam champions, Wales, at home this
weekend, and will announce their RWC squad soon afterwards. It appears Eddie has
deemed Cipriani, Brown, Dombrandt, Te’o and Ben Spencer surplus to
requirements, with Willi Heinz (recently qualified) now the second pick 9
behind Ben Youngs. Wales will have to make do without Faletau at no.8 after his
broke his collar bone in training. Ireland take on Italy and will announce their 31 man squad on 8th September.
· 17 August: New Zealand vs. Australia (8.35am; live on Sky Sports)
· 17 August: Wales vs. England (2.15pm; Principality Stadium, Cardiff;
live on Sky Sports)
· 17 August: South Africa vs. Argentina (4.05pm; live on Sky Sports)
· 17 August: Italy vs. Russia (5.25pm)
· 17 August: France vs Scotland (8pm; Allianz Riviera, Nice; live on
Premier Sports)
· 24 August: Scotland vs. France (1.10pm; BT Murrayfield Stadium,
Edinburgh; live on Premier Sports)
· 24 August: England vs Ireland (3pm; Twickenham Stadium, London; live on
Sky Sports)
· 30 August: France vs. Italy (8.10pm)
· 31 August: Wales vs. Ireland (2.30pm; Principality Stadium, Cardiff;
live on Channel 4)
· 31 August: Georgia vs. Scotland (5pm; Dinamo Arena, Tbilisi; live on
Premier Sports)
· 6 September: Japan vs. South Africa (11.15am)
· 6 September: Scotland vs. Georgia (7.30pm; BT Murrayfield Stadium,
Edinburgh; live on Premier Sports)
· 6 September: England vs. Italy (7.45pm; St James’ Park, Newcastle; live
on Sky Sports)
· 7 September: New Zealand vs. Tonga (3.35am)
· 7 September: Australia vs. Samoa (10.30am)
· 7 September: Ireland vs. Wales (2pm; Aviva Stadium, Dublin; live on
Channel 4)
