Germany

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

The first ever test match between Germany and Uruguay took place this weekend. The Central Europeans had home advantage in what was a great unknown. World Rankings and reputation were both in Uruguay’s favor. Los Teros entered that match on the back of appearing in Rugby World Cup 2015. They …

Uruguay fell to Germany this afternoon in what was a shock defeat. The 24-21 loss means Uruguay is to fall one place in the World Rankings, to 20th behind Namibia. The match was a game of two halves. Los Teros were in control in the opening half while it was …

Brazilian Head Coach Rodolfo Ambrósio has named a 26-man roster for the upcoming three test matches in Europe. Os Tupis will play two tests away to Germany and one to Portugal. Matches are to be played in Heidelberg, Leipzig and Coimbra on November 19, 26 and December 1. Players have …

Can anyone knock the Sage one off his pedestal? Derek took a clean victory in round one thanks to his lucky prediction of Ireland over New Zealand. Thankfully this week there are some really challenge games with a couple almost total coin-tosses. Before the goods, here’s a recap of our roster: …

Felipe Berchesi has been given his first start for Uruguay since the World Cup. The Carcassonne fly half was given rest time during both the June Internationals and Americas Rugby Championship. Uruguay has been coached by Argentine Esteban Meneses since the World Cup. The return of Berchesi will not see …

This year’s November Internationals marks an important change – Uruguay’s involvement. Having long sought a place at the table Los Teros have until now been left out of the conversation in November. No multiple-test tours have ever occurred previously with them instead lucky get one game. This month history will be made …