Why Germany went from European rugby royalty to paupers

Last Saturday was a day a rugby dream died.

Why Germany went from European rugby royalty to paupers
Fri, 23 Nov, 2018 - 00:00
Paul Rouse

Last Saturday was a day a rugby dream died.

When the final whistle blew in the Rugby World Cup Qualifier between Canada and Germany, the dreams of Germany’s rugby players were left in tatters.

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