Fourth in the world take on Fifth as France host Argentina in Paris on Friday. It is the third and final November test match for both Les Bleus and Los Pumas. The fixture will be the third between the countries in 2024; France won in Mendoza and Argentina won in …
Read More »Italian Legend from Argentina joins World Rugby Hall of Fame
Italy’s first World Rugby Hall of Famer is from Argentina. World Rugby announced Sergio Parisse as one of five inductees to the Hall of Fame in 2024. Parisse will be Inductee No.169 and the first to have played for Italy. World Rugby’s announcement notes that Parisse is arguably Italy’s greatest …
Read More »World Rankings Climbs for USA and Uruguay
The latest World Rugby Rankings are positive for the USA and Uruguay. Both countries have climbed up one spot. The USA’s win over Tonga means the Eagles have risen from 16th to 15th while, despite losing against Japan, Uruguay have gone from 19th to 18th in the World Rankings. Tonga’s …
Read More »Uruguay Crowned South American u19 Champions for 2024
Los Teritos defeated Chile 19-12 in the South American u19’s final. The result sees Uruguay claiming the 2024 South American u19 title and qualifying for the World Rugby U20 Trophy 2025. Played at the Estadio Héroes de Curupayty in Asunción, Paraguay, Los Teritos successfully defended their title. The day began …
Read More »ARN – Americas Team of the Week – November 2024 Week 2
The second of three weekends has concluded for Americas teams competing in the annual November Internationals. Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Uruguay and the USA all competed. Certain players stood out for their countries. The very best from the fixtures have been selected for the ARN Americas Team of the Week. …
Read More »Guatemala Granted Full World Rugby Member Status
World Rugby has granted full membership status to Guatemala. Rugby’s global governing body determined that Egypt, Guatemala and Lesotho have been elevated to World Rugby full member status. The Asociacion Deportiva Nacional de Rugby de Guatemala obtained associate member status in 2016 and became a full member of Sudamerica Rugby …
Read More »November Internationals 2024 – Netherlands vs Chile – ARN Guide
The Netherlands play host to Chile on Saturday. The match will officially begin international competition between the countries. Los Cóndores have previously faced European teams including Belgium, Georgia, Germany, Portugal , Romania, Russia and Spain but never the Netherlands. Chile were debutants at Rugby World Cup 2023. The Netherlands are …
Read More »November Internationals 2024 – Japan vs Uruguay – ARN Guide
Japan and Uruguay clash on neutral territory for the first time. Chambéry, France will play host the Asia no 1 vs South America no 2 on Saturday. Japan has won four of the five prior test matches against Los Teros. Uruguay’s win was the inaugural test match between the teams …
Read More »November Internationals 2024 – Hong Kong vs Brazil Game 2 – ARN Guide
Hong Kong play host to Brazil on Saturday. The visitors have their eyes on making history; a series win against a higher ranked opponent in Asia. Hong Kong are out for redemption after being comfortably beaten at home in Game One. The two teams are aspiring to debut at Rugby …
Read More »Argentina’s Biggest Wins vs Tier 1
Los Pumas have broken multiple records in 2024. The year has seen new records set for Argentina’s biggest wins vs Tier 1 opposition. Argentina defeated New Zealand in Wellington and Australia in Santa Fe. Both results saw Los Pumas breaking records. Never before had any side scored as many points against …
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