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Having lost last weekend both Romania and Russia returned to winning ways today in Europe. Romania recovered from the shock loss to Germany while Russia rebounded from their defeat at the hands of Spain. Romania saw off a spirited Spain, winning 13-3. The match was played in freeing conditions. The …

Spain with Two Argentine Players defeated Russia on Saturday. The 16-6 victory gives Los Leones a dream start in their Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifying campaign. Representing Spain were two players from Argentina – Fernando Martín López Pérez and Aníbal Fernando Bonan. López  Pérez played as Spain’s starting Loose Head prop. Bonan was Spain’s …

Rugby has been given a wake-up call as the FIFA World Cup has expanded to 48 teams. Tuesday’s announcement that the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be increased from 32 to 48 participants sees it having more than double that of rugby’s showpiece event. FIFA World Cup Expansion The FIFA …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

“Defensive Repositioning to be key” says Uruguay Head Coach Esteban Meneses. Three days out from Los Teros’ third and final November International match the South Americans are focusing on regrouping. Having competed to losses against Germany and Spain Uruguay will complete their tour against Romania in Bucharest. Saturday’s test will …

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 …