England has named four changes for Argentina. Head Coach Eddie Jones has recalled Mike Brown, George Kruis, Tom May (pictured) and Tom Wood. Coming off impressive wins over South Africa and Fiji, Jones is looking to remain unbeaten in November. Under Jones England ended a ten-year losing streak against the …
Read More »Cudmore Back to Start Against Samoa
Canadian enforcer Jamie Cudmore is back to start against Samoa. The veteran will play his first test of November, doing so in Grenoble, France. The inclusion of Cudmore markes one of five changes from the side that faced Romania. Head Coach Mark Anscombe has also named Rob Brouwer, Nick Blevins, …
Read More »World Cup 2019 Draw Date Confirmed for May 10
World Rugby and the Japan 2019 organising committee have confirmed that the Rugby World Cup 2019 pool draw will take place on 10 May, 2017 in Kyoto’s State Guest House. The iconic venue is a national symbol in Japan and has played host to globally important meetings, including hosting world …
Read More »Team of the Week
What a terrible week for Americas teams. Of the six involved in November tour matches, all six were defeated by their opponents. Chile’s catastrophic collapse in the second half against South Korea was the worst of the bunch. With such results we debated including European-based club players in this week’s …
Read More »“Defensive Repositioning to be key” says Uruguay Head Coach
“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 …
Read More »Pumas Facing Historic November Tour Whitewash in Europe
Los Pumas are facing an historic November Tour whitewash in Europe. Never before haveLos Pumas lost all November Internationals in Europe in an end-of-year tour. Known in Europe as the Autumn Internationals, the month of November has been used every year since Rugby World Cup 1999. Each and every year …
Read More »Video: Chile vs South Korea 2016 Second Test
The second of two test matches between Chile and South Korea was played on Saturday. In a stunning comeback, the Asians ran out 38-36 winners. With just over a quarter of the match remaining the South Americans led 36-7 before capitulating. The 31-point lead had Los Cóndores sitting comfortable. As …
Read More »South American C Championship Match Schedule
The South American C Championship match schedule has been confirmed. The 2016 edition of the tournament will bring together the senior men’s teams from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Panama. The Four Nations Championship of Central America will be played at Doroteo Gamuch Flores in Guatemala City from December …
Read More »22 Players Selected for National Camp in Buenos Aires
22 players have been selected for a national camp in Buenos Aires. In December the players will gather for two weeks to prepare for upcoming activities in early 2017. Los Jaguares and the Argentina XV will both begin their campaigns in February. Players have been identified for the purposes of …
Read More »Sánchez Cleared of Foul Play
Nicolás Sánchez has been clared of foul play. The Argentine fly half was cited for allegedly striking an opponent in the 77th minute of Saturday’s test match against Scotland. The Disciplinary Committee viewed video footage of the incident, listened to evidence and representations from and on behalf of the player, …
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