Chile’s planning for the Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifiers has hit a major road block. First-choice outside center Domingo Saavedra is out of Super Rugby Americas through injury. The Selknam captain was injured in the third round win over Los Dogos. Domingo Saavedra suffered a cruciate ligament injury in his …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas 2025 – Peñarol vs Selknam – ARN Guide
In the second of two Friday night fixtures, Peñarol play host to Selknam in El Clásico. The Uruguayan and Chilean teams are tied for top spot of Super Rugby Americas 2025. Both teams are stacked with players who will compete in Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifiers beginning in July. SUPER …
Read More »Chile Claim Glory over Canada at Sevens Challenger Series in Cape Town
Chile claimed glory at the Men’s Sevens Challenger Series in Cape Town, South Africa. Los Cóndores 7’s defeated Canada 33-7 in the Final. The big win came from five consecutive tries after Canada had crossed for the opening score. Chilean test cap Luca Strabucchi started with two tries while Manuel …
Read More »Selknam and Dogos Play Out High Scoring Thriller in Santiago
Santiago del Chile was the venue for an exciting rugby match between Selknam and Los Dogos on Saturday. The Chilean side were 45-40 winners over the reigning Super Rugby Americas Champions. They converted a 24-7 victory into a first-ever victory over the team from Córdoba, Argentina. MATCH NOTES The 45-40 …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas 2025 – Selknam vs Dogos – ARN Guide
Super Rugby Americas arrives in Chile for the first time in 2025. The third round clash between Selknam and Los Dogos sees the defending champions continuing their search for the first win of the campaign. Early season results mean both teams will be feeling the pressure to come away with …
Read More »Selknam Fend Off Cobras, Thunder and Lightning
Selknam downed Os Cobras on Saturday in a second round match in Super Rugby Americas 2025. The 28-21 victory gave the Chileans their first win of the season and sees the Brazilian remaining side winless. The match was delayed due to thunder and lightning. MATCH NOTES Raimundo Martínez’ transition from …
Read More »SRA 2025 – Cobras vs Selknam – ARN Guide
Two teams who were on the losing end in round one square off in Brazil in round two. Os Cobras have home advantage against Selknam. It is a must-watch encounter for all interested in Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifiers; Brazil and Chile will compete in two matches in July to …
Read More »Yacare and Selknam Thriller Goes Down to the Wire
The battle of Asuncíon went down to the wire on Saturday evening. Yacare and Selknam both scored two tries each in a match decided at the final whistle. Yacare started well before Selknam fought back. The match had parity between the two teams. NOTES Yacare had a dream start …
Read More »SRA 2025 – Yacare vs Selknam – ARN Guide
Blistering heat awaits Yacare and Selknam on Saturday. The professional rugby teams from Paraguay and Chile clash in the opening round of Super Rugby Americas 2025. The SRA season is critical to both Paraguay and Chile’s preparations for the Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifiers. They join Brazil and Uruguay in …
Read More »Only Eight Places Remain at Rugby World Cup 2027
Only eight places remain at Rugby World Cup 2027. Four were claimed this past weekend in Europe. This saw four of the twelve qualifying slots in Australia 2027 taken. It remains to be seen how the four finish to finalize who is Europe 1, Europe2 , Europe 3, and Europe …
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