Fiji and Samoa will meet for a second time in the Pacific Nations Cup, this time to contest the title of champion. It’s a fitting end to the tournament, as the two fought to a thrilling draw in Sacramento just 10 days ago, an early contender for match of the …
Read More »Teams set for Tonga v Japan
Tonga and Japan have named their sides to contest third place in the Pacific Nations Cup. Originally slated in the second slot of the day, the match will now be the first of three games to be played at Swangard Stadium on Monday. Mana Otai has made six changes to …
Read More »Venezuela and Colombia draw 2015 Series
Los Tucanes se responded to Friday’s loss by completing a 45-15 win over Los Criollos in the second round of the international series disputed in Cordero. Also in action were the Venezuelan Bravos who defeated Los Cafeteros of Colombia 19-17. Lastly the Venezuelan u18’s defeated their counterparts 25-10. The fixtures …
Read More »Tuisamoa on the Move to France
US Eagle pool player Tai Tuisamoa is on the move to France as reports have confirmed that he has signed with Aurillac in the French Pro D2. The 34 year old Tuisamoa spent the 2014/2015 season with London Scottish, making 12 appearances and playing 543 minutes for the Exiles. Tuisamoa, …
Read More »Training in Costa Rica with former Belgium Captain
Costa Rica’s governing body, the Federación de Rugby de Costa Rica has sent an open invitation to the rugby community to attend a training session today at the Liceo Franco Costarricense. Former Belgium captain Alain Gérard is to be present. The training will be directed towards strategy, players and the …
Read More »Berchesi stars as Uruguay defeat Argentina XV
Los Teros gave their home supporters a fond farewell this afternoon in Montevideo. The Uruguayan national men’s rugby team completed a 30-26 win over neighbors Argentina in what was the final home fixture before departing for the Rugby World Cup. Uruguayan Head Coach Pablo Lemoine can now name his squad …
Read More »Venezuela complete last gasp 24-22 win over Colombia
In an electrifying match played at the estadio de Cordero in Edo. Táchira Venezuela completed a 24-22 win. The exciting match saw the lead change hands five times. A try to fullback Larry Brito which was converted by Jerús Contreras gave Venezuela the win on fulltime. In other matches involved in …
Read More »Matías Orlando to captain Argentina against Uruguay
The Argentina XV’s Coached Felipe Contepomi and Ricardo Le Fort have confirmed the starting lineup and replacements for Saturday’s international against Uruguay. The teams will meet at the national Uruguayan rugby stadium, Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo with kick-off scheduled for 3:30pm local time. Captaining Argentina from outside center will be …
Read More »Uruguay name strong team for Argentina
Uruguayan Head Coach Pablo Lemoine has named a strong lineup for Saturday’s home international against Argentina at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo. The match is to be Uruguay’s last at home before the Rugby World Cup. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:30pm local time. European based professionals Mario Sagario, Agustín Ormaechea …
Read More »El Salvador to host 2015 South American C Championship
International competition in the Americas will come to a close for the year of 2015 in El Salvador. The Central American Republic is to stage this year’s South American C Championship which will be a repeat of the 2014 competition which involved Costa Rica, Guatemala and Panama. The four competitors are all …
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