This week we hear from various people about all the past week’s internationals. Women’s Eagles captain Kate Zackary was kind enough to chat with us about their recent European tour, and ARN’s own Paul Tait breaks down what we saw last week and what’s ahead this weekend. Last call for …
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This past week we saw more international action with mixed fortunes for the Americas teams. Canada and the USA each performed very well and the entire XV could have justifiably been split between those two sides. Argentina’s scoreline wasn’t too bad but their second half showing was dreadful, while Uruguay …
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Belize will play their first ever test match on Sunday, playing host to Guatemala. The neighboring Central American countries will go to battle as a special attraction on a day also featuring the national champion finals. Sunday’s test match will see the debut of the Belize Macaws. The parrots are …
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Spain have called-up Colombian Mauricio Londoño Guañarita. The winger has been added to the roster to face Samoa this coming Saturday. Los Leones are looking to make amends for their RWC qualifying disqualification. They are straight back to work and are developing a roster for RWC 2023. This past weekend …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Canada After months of stress Canada are on the verge of retaining their record of qualifying for every World Cup. The …
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Following the completion of international competition this weekend the Americas Rankings can be updated. Recalculations have been made to take into account matches involving two test sides this weekend. Canada’s vital RWC qualifying victory over Germany sees the North Americans gaining 1.05 rankings points. It sees no rise in placement …
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The Sudamérica XV went 2-0 in the November Internationals by completing a big win today over Paraguay. The composite side overpowered Los Yákares 75-22 in Asunción. The Sudamérica XV scored 11 tries with fly half Domingo Miotti converting 10 of them. In a genuine team performance nine different players crossed …
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It’s a little later than we intended but for good reason. This week’s podcast features Brazil flyhalf Josh Reeves talking about the Māori match, Brazilian rugby, and his upcoming move to Major League Rugby. Paul Tait stops by to chat about everything, and a conversation just a few hours old with …
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Fiji and Samoa have unanimously been elected on the World Rugby council. The Pacific Island countries now having voting power as they join Georgia, Romania, and the USA on an expanded council. Both obtained the status after meeting new governance criteria. Both Fiji and Samoa will participate with the rest …
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New Zealand have been awarded hosting rights to the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup. The tournament is to be the ninth in history and the first ever outside of the Northern Hemisphere. The most recent edition of the Women’s Rugby World Cup took place in 2017 in the Republic of …
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