World Rugby and the Japan 2019 organising committee have confirmed that the Rugby World Cup 2019 pool draw will take place on 10 May, 2017 in Kyoto’s State Guest House. The iconic venue is a national symbol in Japan and has played host to globally important meetings, including hosting world …
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. Unlike previous editions this week sees Up, Under, and a third category – Buried. The reason for this are the circumstances that transpired in …
Read More »Americas Rankings – November 20 2016
Following the completion of international competition this weekend there have been changes to the Americas Rankings. The updated Americas Rankings – November 20 2016 show changes. The Top 8 from the Americas all played this weekend. Six of these teams competed in Europe with Paraguay vs Colombia being the only …
Read More »Paraguay Get Past Colombia in RWC Qualifier
Paraguay got past Colombia in a Rugby World Cup Qualifier this afternoon. The home side ran out 39-27 winners to book their spot in the 2017 South American A Championship. The competition will double as World Cup Qualification and will involve Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. In order to earn …
Read More »Brazil Fall Flat Against Germany
Brazil fell flat against Germany this afternoon, losing 16-6 in Heidelberg. The fixture was the first of two this month between the countries. Coming off a 24-21 upset over Uruguay, Germany were the form team. The two prior tests against Brazil in 2015 also favored the Central Europeans. Brazil’s improvement …
Read More »ARN Forecast – November 19
Last week set the panel straight with some shock results indeed. Uruguay were stunned by Germany in Frankfurt, the Eagles served up a stinker in Bucharest, and Argentina crashed down to earth in Cardiff. There are some confident individuals this week if a little shaken from the wreckage. This time …
Read More »Brazil confirm team to face Germany
Brazil head coach Rodolfo Ambrosio has named a lineup with a few surprises for the first of two matches against Germany. Nick Smith is named captain despite the unexpected inclusion of incumbet skipper João Luiz da Ros on the flank. da Ros was not part of the original touring group …
Read More »November Internationals Preview – Brazil
One day it may well be that the Americas Rugby Championship is viewed as the birth of something big for Brazil. After just one edition the Brazilians have truly come to life. It has brought much needed attention to a sport that is increasing in popularity and representation alike in the country. …
Read More »Germany name side for first Brazil test
Germany have confirmed their side to play Brazil in the first of two tests starting in Heidelberg on Saturday. Two changes have been made from the side that upset Uruguay in Frankfurt, both enforced. Hooker Mikael Tyumenev and flyhalf hero Christopher Hilsenbeck have returned to their clubs in France. Stepping …
Read More »Americas Rankings – November 13 2016
Following the completion of international competition this weekend there have been changes to the Americas Rankings. Argentina retains top spot in the Americas but is to drop in World Rankings. Needing to be ranked 8th or higher at the end of this month Los Pumas now go into their match …
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