With the conclusion of the tournament, it’s time to choose our World Cup XV from the four Americas representatives. Unsurprisingly the overwhelming majority of the side comes from semi-finalists Argentina, who remain the standard bearers for Americas rugby and look set to do so until their friends in the north establish a …
Read More »Implications of RWC 2019 Draw being made in 2016
Confirmation that the draw for Rugby World Cup 2019 draw will be made some time in 2016 brings new meaning to the importance of international rugby in 2016. The lesson of England crashing out at the pool stage after losing against Wales and Australia ought to be noted by all. …
Read More »Panama and Costa Rica meet in South American C Warm-up
The men’s and women’s test sides from panama will be visiting Costa Rica from November 6-8 as part of the preparation process for the 2015 South American C tournament which will be played next month in El Salvador. Panama will arrive in Costa Rica with a delegation of approximately 35 …
Read More »Americas Nations and World Rankings 2015
Despite reaching the Semi Finals stage of the Rugby World Cup Argentina finish their international competition for the year 2015 ranked 5th. Ahead of Argentina in 4th place is Wales, a team who won three and lost two matches at the World Cup. Argentina had been in 4th last week …
Read More »São José Crowned Brazilian Champions
The Rugby World Cup Final was not the only final disputed on Saturday. In Brazil the national champion was also crowned with São José Rugby defeating Curitiba in the Super 8 decider at the Estádio do Ibirapura. Broadcast live on Brazilian television the team from the city of São José …
Read More »All Blacks Capture World Cup Title
The New Zealand All Blacks have captured their second consecutive World Cup title with a 34-17 win over Australia at Twickenham Stadium in London. New Zealand looked to pull away early in the second half only to see the Wallabies come charging back. A late surge from the All Blacks …
Read More »Brazil confirms venues for Tests vs Germany
Brazil will host Germany in Blumenau and São Paulo on November 28 and December 04 in a two match test series the CBRu has confirmed. The groundbreaking tour was announced in September and now Brazil’s governing body has officially announced where and when the matches will be played. Working together …
Read More »Los Tucanes together with AIG Insurance
On the eve of the biggest game of the year AIG Colombia and the national men’s rugby team, Los Tucanes took the passion of rugby to more than 800 children in Medellín schools and to towns in Apartadó, Carepa and Turbo in Antioquia province. The tour was part of the …
Read More »Sagario on bench for Munster
Uruguayan Tighthead prop Mario Sagario will feature for Munster this evening in the Irish province’s derby against Ulster at the historic Thomond Park. The round six Guinness Pro 12 fixture is to be history making with Los Teros fielding a player in the Celtic-Italian League. Saguaro played all four pool …
Read More »RWC Forecast – The Finals
It’s here! The biggest game in rugby. We’ve finally made it after four years of buildup since the last. Not many will be surprised to see New Zealand facing Australia. Will we get the cracking game that it could – and should – be? Paul’s worst showing of the competition …
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