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2016.. it was a long time.

We will see but I think those 4 have an easier root

03.12.2025 10:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Chile has little chance of going through because of the Australia and New Zealand matches...

USA, Tonga, Georgia and Spain have the best chances. Maybe Uruguay.

03.12.2025 10:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

ARGENTINA, FIJI AND CANADA FOR Spain

IRELAND, SCOTLAND AND URUGUAY FOR Portugal

SPRINGBOKS AND ITALY FOR Georgia and Romania

Lovely

Let's go!๐Ÿ†•

03.12.2025 09:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good luck with the draw ๐ŸŽฒ

Would love if...

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡นplayed the Springboks or France and Spain

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vs Wales and/Springboks

Chile vs Argentina

Uruguay and Romania so the feud would go on

Zimbabwe vs Springboks

I know that not every combo is possible but these are my picks

03.12.2025 09:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Florin Surugiu: The oldest player at RWC 2023 finally hangs up boots 41-year-old Florin Surugiu has officially retired after playing his final rugby match for Clubul Sportiv Rapid Bucuresti, signing off with...

Yesterday, we bade farewell to one of the greatest ever players to play for the Stejarii: Florin Surugiu ๐Ÿ”ต๐ŸŸก๐Ÿ”ด

33 years after holding the oval ball for the first time, he said goodbye and shared with @RugbyPass some departing words

Mulศ›umesc, legendฤƒ!
www.rugbypass.com/news/florin-...

30.11.2025 15:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Eddie Jones' Japan raid fortress for vital win, Fiji survive scare What a closing weekend for Emerging Nations fans, as Spain, Portugal, Canada, Romania, Uruguay and Georgia put out massive performances to finish in style.

Done and dusted...

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ came close of an upset in what was the best game from the weekend for me

Here's the full report of who, when and how

All in RugbyPass

www.rugbypass.com/news/eddie-j...

23.11.2025 08:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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France player ratings vs Wallabies | Quilter Nations Series 2025 France player ratings: France clinched a second November win on Saturday, vanquishing a Wallabies challenge...

Le Road Runner is just unstoppable! ๐Ÿฆ

A slow start from France but that second half was a sight to behold!

My player ratings for RugbyPass โฌ‡๏ธ

www.rugbypass.com/news/france-...

22.11.2025 23:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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SPAIN IS YOUR NEW U18 CHAMMPPIOOOONNN

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER THE LEONES TAKE THE Rugby Europe MEN'S U18 TITLE

AMAZING SCENEEESSSS

๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿฆ

22.11.2025 19:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 36    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Presentaciรณn seleccionador espaรฑol femenino rugby XV YouTube video by Rugby Spain TV

Here's Sonnes first statements as Spain's head coach

www.youtube.com/live/lpOiHVK...

20.11.2025 16:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Spain announce new women's head coach With rumours of discontent in camp during the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, there has been plenty of intrigue as to who would would replace Juan Marruecos in the Spain Women's Head Coach role.

Spain has announced the Leonas newest head coach: Rรฉgis Sonnes ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ

The Frenchman rejoins the RFER, as he had coached the men's in the 2010s

Interesting choice, and I hope we will see the Leonas back to their best ๐Ÿฆ

www.rugbypass.com/news/spain-a...

20.11.2025 16:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

It took Wales 32 years, 11 months and 20 days to play its first 100 matches.

Yet the previous 100 matches have taken just eight years, five months and two days.

Read more facts and stats about Wales's 800 Tests ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ ๐Ÿ‰ on The East Terrace.

19.11.2025 11:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Samoa survive huge scare from Belgium to qualify for RWC 2027 After a tremendous battle in Dubai, Samoa have made it through to Rugby World Cup 2027.

It wasn't meant to be, but what a performance from ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช

Samoa heads off to their 10th Men's RWC, a massive achievement considering they were close to missing out this time around

Check out my RugbyPass match report

www.rugbypass.com/news/samoa-s...

18.11.2025 17:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Welcome to Rugby Europe TV Replays of previous matches taken place in Rugby Europe competitions

The u18s are back tomorrow with the Championship and Rankings semifinals

The u20s get back on the horse on Wednesday

Be sure to follow every single bit of the action in here

www.rugbyeurope.eu/rugby-europe...

17.11.2025 15:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Menโ€™s Rugby Europe Championship U20 โ€“ QFs Review The 2025 season of the U20 Menโ€™s Rugby Europe Championship is underway, with Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium and Czechia coming out as winners of their quarterfinalโ€™s clashes to keep their title aspira...

As for the U20s, it was again Czechia pulling a stunner, now against Romania

The Czechs are on the rise!

Find out what happened in the U20s, but ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น and the ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑseem destined to clash in the final

www.rugbyeurope.eu/news/men-s-r...

17.11.2025 15:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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U18 Championship 2025 - QF Review The U18s Menโ€™s Rugby Europe Championship is in full flight

The 1st round of the Men's U18/U20 Rugby Europe Championship has come to a close with a few surprises popping up

The biggest? U18 Czechia pulling a 29-26 against Portugal!

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช and ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seem unbeatable right now, but much can still happen

www.rugbyeurope.eu/news/u18-cha...

17.11.2025 15:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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France player ratings vs Fiji | Quilter Nations Series 2025 France player ratings: France are back to winning ways, as Fabien Galthiรฉโ€™s side managed to put down a spirited Fiji team that looked...

Charles Ollivon, le 10รจme merveille du monde moderne ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

He is back and made sure to remind everyone why he is still one of the best

My France ratings for RugbyPass ๐Ÿ”ข

www.rugbypass.com/news/france-...

15.11.2025 22:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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All Blacks player ratings vs England | Quilter Nations Series 2025 All Blacks player ratings: England stunned the All Blacks 33โ€“19 in a charged Twickenham, overturning a half-time deficit with a ruthless...

Wonky is the best word that I can come up with for the All Blacks game today โšซ๏ธ

Sititi was dearly missed, BB started well and then suddenly dipped as most of his teammates

What I am 100% sure of is that D-Mac deserves to start next week

My player ratings ๐Ÿ”ข

www.rugbypass.com/news/all-bla...

15.11.2025 18:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Perennial Rugby World Cup underdogs miss 2027, Belgium survive ugly red card Samoa and Belgium will clash next week for a place at the Rugby World Cup after both sides saw off Namibia and Brazil in the second...

A thrilling 2nd round ends and it will be either Samoa or Belgium to qualify for the 2027 RWC ๐Ÿ†

The Diables Noirs had to overcome a sensational Brazil, while Samoa showed why they are the top contenders to land the spot

Read my round report on RugbyPass

www.rugbypass.com/news/world-r...

13.11.2025 18:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

2nd entry in Charles-Henri Berguet blog is up and running!

His views regarding Saturday's game and what can we expect for ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช to improve for their next clash

Read alll about it on Rugby Europe

www.rugbyeurope.eu/news/the-bel...

12.11.2025 11:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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'Forgotten' Hong Kong China can become 'a world force' Having booked their ticket to a men's Rugby World Cup for the first time, the ambitious Asian nation has serious plans for the future.

Can Hong Kong China become something more and ascend to a position of power within Asia Rugby? ๐Ÿ’ฎ

Find out what the union has in store for the future and what we can expect from them

Another one for RugbyPass ๐Ÿ‰

www.rugbypass.com/plus/forgott...

11.11.2025 15:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It shows how good is the URC.

09.11.2025 15:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Not their true level, they underperformed in some moments and, at the same time, they did well.

The result isn't that bad when you consider that 50% of the Irish team has a shot to become part of AF's squad.

Thank you!

09.11.2025 14:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Georgia survive scare from Rugby World Cup hosts While Spain faced Ireland A and Hong Kong China met the Brumbies; Romania, Canada, USA, Georgia, Portugal and Uruguay squared off...

While the Eagles came out short, I did enjoy how they countered Georgia in the 1st half

But, by far, the team that impressed me the most was Romania

After a dantesc July, they bounced back and played well against Canada

My report about yesterday's match-upsโฌ‡๏ธ

www.rugbypass.com/news/georgia...

09.11.2025 12:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The bench replacements didn't anything to the game and were easily snuffed out.

But there are several miscasts starting with Guillard.

For all the respect I have for Galthiรฉ he needs to stop with wanting to give player A/B a lesson.

08.11.2025 23:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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France player ratings vs South Africa | Quilter Nations Series 2025 France player ratings: Although France held a 14โ€“13 lead after a strong first half, Les Bleus ended up on the receiving end of a 14-man...

Whilst acknowledging that the Boks are by far one of the best teams of the past 40 years, it is almost unexplainable that France's final 20 minutes ๐Ÿ”ตโšช๐Ÿ”ด

Ramos was immense, and so was Jelonch, Ntamack and Penaud ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

P.S.: Aldrritt was massively missed...

www.rugbypass.com/news/france-...

08.11.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Colossal shock in final Rugby World Cup qualifier as RWC regulars stunned In the opening weekend of the Final Qualification Tournament for Rugby World Cup 2027, Belgium stunned fans as the Diables Noirs brushed...

I don't know but this Belgium team seems hellbent in creating history... ๐Ÿ˜ˆ

First round of the Rugby World Cup Final Qualification Tournament has wrapped up and here's my report about it

www.rugbypass.com/news/colossa...

08.11.2025 18:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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All Blacks player ratings vs Scotland | Quilter Nations Series 2025 All Blacks player ratings: The All Blacks survived what looked to be one of Scotlandโ€™s most astonishing wins in a long time...

Wallace Sititi really looks like someone who could be the next big All Blacks 6 since Kaino... ๐Ÿ’ช

Very enjoyable game with the Land of the Silver Cloud surviving a spetacular Scottish effort

My player ratings for RugbyPass ๐Ÿ”ข

www.rugbypass.com/news/all-bla...

08.11.2025 17:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rugby World Cup Repechage: What you need to know Twenty-three nations have already booked their place at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, leaving one final spot to be decided at the Final Qualification Tournament.

If you want to figure out a bit more information about each Final Qualification Tournament contender, please consider my RugbyPass piece โฌ‡๏ธ

www.rugbypass.com/news/rugby-w...

07.11.2025 18:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As for Belgium, they will begin their FQT campaign against Namibia

Tough, tough match, but they have enough firepower to create something special

Toulouse's Matias Remue to feature as 10, whilst Rugby Club Vannes Berguet and Decubber are in the pack

No Jens Torfs, though

07.11.2025 18:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As for the Lelos, they are clearly favourites in their match against the Eagles ๐Ÿฆ…

The duo Lobz-Abzh is back, but the leading player is undoubtedly Davit Niniashvili

Bristol Bears Luka Ivanishvili is in the starting line-up

07.11.2025 18:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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