Canada have emerged one of the early favorites in the race to the Dubai 7s crown as they came through the pool stages undefeated on Day One of the tournament at The Sevens Stadium on Thursday. A late try from skipper Ghislaine Landry was needed to get by the ever-improving …
Read More »Team of the Week
Some re-watches and deliberations were required for the final international select XV of the calendar year. Once again the Americas floundered with four losses from four but there were individuals in each match who deserved recognition for exceptional performances. Next week’s team will return to the European club season, though …
Read More »Teams Announced for Today’s Portugal vs Brazil Test Match
The teams have been announced for today’s Portugal vs Brazil Test Match. The Portuguese speaking countries will meet in historic Coimbra for the second international between the countries. Played in 2013, the prior international saw Portugal romping to a 68-0 win in São Paulo. The likelihood of such a result …
Read More »Video: Germany vs Brazil 2016 – Test 2
On Saturday Germany completed a 2-0 home series win over Brazil. Having won the first test in Heidelberg the South Americans were off the pace in Leipzig, losing 36-14. The result confirmed Germany’s superiority and gives Brazil plenty to work on ahead of the Americas Rugby Championship. Brazil’s next assignment, though, …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Buenos Aires Buenos Aires are once again Argentine Provincial champions. Former international flanker Tomás de la Vega led Buenos Aires to a …
Read More »Americas Rankings – November 28 2016
Following the completion of international competition this weekend there have been changes to the Americas Rankings. The updated Americas Rankings – November 28 2016 shows final positions for Tier 1 and 2 sides. Argentina’s away loss to England sees no change to the rankings. England entered the future with a …
Read More »Brazil Fall to Germany in Freezing Leipzig
Brazil Fell to Germany in Freezing Leipzig this afternoon. The Central Europeans completed a comprehensive win, outscoring the Brazilians by five tries to one. The 36-14 scoreline was notably more impressive than that of game one. Germany started the match in full control. Basic work from a lineout saw Jaco …
Read More »Germany team for second Brazil test
Germany has made three changes to their starting team to face Brazil at Bruno Place Stadion in Leipzig on Saturday. A victory would give them a perfect November campaign with last week’s 16-6 opening test win over Os Tupis at Heidelberg preceded by a surprise 24-21 upset of Uruguay in …
Read More »Brazil Change Three for Germany Take Two
Brazil has made three changes for the second test against Germany. The teams meet in Leipzig in Saturday to complete the two-match series. Having won 16-6 in game one it is the Germans who are favorites. For game two Head Coach Rodolfo Ambrosio has made changes to the pack. While the …
Read More »ARN Forecast – November 25-26
It was another traumatic week for our intrepid panel, with all six Americas teams beaten to the finish line and our so-called gurus left to retreat with their tails between their legs. With most of our friends from the USA camping out with family and big birds and others choosing …
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