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Read More »Peñarol recover from slow start to beat Raptors
Peñarol overcame a slow start to bounce back and win well on Sunday. The Uruguayans downed the American Raptors in a bonus point victory. The Uruguayans played the match like it was a final. The 24-17 victory set them back on track. Of note for Peñarol was that the scrum …
Read More »Yacare shock Dogos for first Cordobes loss of 2024
Los Dogos unbeaten run in Super Rugby Americas 2024 is no more. Los Dogos outscored Yacare by three tries to one but lose the match 22-19. Joaquín Lamas’ goal-kicking was the vital factor. He landed five penalties while Julián Hernández missed one conversion and a late penalty. The teams traded …
Read More »SRA 2024 – Raptors vs Peñarol – ARN Guide
The Mile High City will be the setting for a must-win Super Rugby Americas match. This Sunday it is the American Raptors up against Peñarol. The Coloradans are 6th while the reigning two-time defending champions are 5th DEBUTANTS – Micah Griffen – Leonel Oviedo; Horacio de la Mota LINEUP CHANGES …
Read More »Guyana Down Trinidad & Tobago by Narrowest of Margins
Guyana were winners over Trinidad & Tobago on Saturday. Played at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Guyana won by the narrowest of margins. The 24-23 win was the first of two matches between the countries this year. They will met again on June 01. Long-serving captain, Joseph …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas 2024 – Yacare vs Dogos – ARN Guide
A top three clash will take place in Asunción on Saturday. Yacare have home advantage against Los Dogos in what is a battle between teams from Paraguay and Argentina. The pressure is now mounting on Yacare following losses to the Raptors and Selknam. Can Yacare recover and close the gap …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas 2024 – Selknam vs Cobras – ARN Guide
The in-form Selknam play host to the bottom of the table, Cobras on Saturday. It is a prime opportunity for the Chileans to cemented themselves firmly in the play-off’s zone. Not to be underestimated, Os Cobras competed the double over Peñarol this season. CURRENT STANDINGS 3-3-1 (W2) 4th 2-0-6 (L1) …
Read More »No Room Found for Wales vs Georgia Six Nations Promotion / Relegation Clash
The wait and hope for Six Nations promotion / relegation continues. Georgia put out an open request for a match against Wales. The Lelos defeated Portugal 36-10 in Paris this year for a seventh consecutive Rugby Europe Championship title. It was Georgia’s 13th title in 14 years. Wales were bottom …
Read More »France Considering Some New Players for Tour to Argentina and Uruguay
France Head Coach Fabien Galthié is weighing-up his options for the July Internationals. France will play two test matches against Los Pumas in Argentina and one against Los Teros in Uruguay. The three-match tour will follow a match against a World XV coached by Ian Foster. Writing for Rugby Rama, …
Read More »Potent Pampas Prove too good for Raptors in Colorado
Los Pampas were convincing 47-14 winners over the American Raptors on Sunday. The afternoon triumph came before Los Dogos take-on Os Cobras in Córdoba. As a result, Los Pampas are temporarily five points out in front of the Super Rugby Americas 2024 standings. A rapid-fire start had the Buenos Aires …
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