Los Pumas are facing an historic November Tour whitewash in Europe. Never before haveLos Pumas lost all November Internationals in Europe in an end-of-year tour. Known in Europe as the Autumn Internationals, the month of November has been used every year since Rugby World Cup 1999. Each and every year …
Read More »Video: Chile vs South Korea 2016 Second Test
The second of two test matches between Chile and South Korea was played on Saturday. In a stunning comeback, the Asians ran out 38-36 winners. With just over a quarter of the match remaining the South Americans led 36-7 before capitulating. The 31-point lead had Los Cóndores sitting comfortable. As …
Read More »France runs away from USA in second half
France scored 19 unanswered points in a dominant second half to secure a 36-10 win over the Women’s Eagles on Tuesday. Damp conditions after a heavy downpour in Béziers made for tricky footing at the Stade de la Méditerranée, but that did not prevent the home side from moving the …
Read More »South American C Championship Match Schedule
The South American C Championship match schedule has been confirmed. The 2016 edition of the tournament will bring together the senior men’s teams from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Panama. The Four Nations Championship of Central America will be played at Doroteo Gamuch Flores in Guatemala City from December …
Read More »22 Players Selected for National Camp in Buenos Aires
22 players have been selected for a national camp in Buenos Aires. In December the players will gather for two weeks to prepare for upcoming activities in early 2017. Los Jaguares and the Argentina XV will both begin their campaigns in February. Players have been identified for the purposes of …
Read More »Eagles 7s preparing for Dubai
Several new names have been brought into camp to help the Eagles 7s preparations for the start of the 2016-17 HSBC Sevens Series, which kicks off in Dubai on December 2. Among those who were not part of the group named in September are San Francisco Rush utility back Junior …
Read More »Sánchez Cleared of Foul Play
Nicolás Sánchez has been clared of foul play. The Argentine fly half was cited for allegedly striking an opponent in the 77th minute of Saturday’s test match against Scotland. The Disciplinary Committee viewed video footage of the incident, listened to evidence and representations from and on behalf of the player, …
Read More »No changes for Canada against New Zealand
Canada’s tour continues on Wednesday when they face the New Zealand Black Ferns in a battle of the top two teams on the official World Rugby Rankings. The match takes place at Donnybrook Stadium in Dublin in a preview of what might lay ahead in next year’s Women’s World Cup …
Read More »Black Ferns select for Canada match
New Zealand has named a formidable lineup for the highly anticipated match against Canada, to be played at the neutral venue of Donnybrook Stadium in Dublin on Wednesday. World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year nominee Faio’o Fa’amausili captains the side that also includes Olympic 7s star Portia Woodman on …
Read More »Video: Matías Orlando’s Strong Match vs Scotland
Matías Orlando was a stand-out in an otherwise underwhelming performance from Argentina. The Tucumán outside center scored Argentina’s one try and also made a clear line break. His break was the only near try by either side in the opening half. His performance was not only impressive based on attack. Orlando …
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