The South American professional rugby season begins on Friday. In a battle of champions, former two-time winners Peñarol play host to reigning and defending champions Los Dogos. The season gets underway with Uruguay firmly eyeing the Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifiers; hence, Peñarol’s players have plenty on their minds. Los …
Read More »Only Eight Places Remain at Rugby World Cup 2027
Only eight places remain at Rugby World Cup 2027. Four were claimed this past weekend in Europe. This saw four of the twelve qualifying slots in Australia 2027 taken. It remains to be seen how the four finish to finalize who is Europe 1, Europe2 , Europe 3, and Europe …
Read More »Portugal Qualify for Back-to-Back Rugby World Cups for the First Time
Portugal will be playing at Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. Os Lobos booked their spot in the tournament by beating Belgium and Germany in qualifying matches. The result is that Portugal will play in a third Rugby World Cup and do so in back-to-back Rugby World Cups for the …
Read More »Four European Countries Close In On Qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2027
The European section of Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifying began this weekend. Four European countries were head-and-shoulders above the other four. Big wins see Romania, Georgia, Portugal and Spain closing in on qualifying for Australia 2027. Georgia broke records in beating Switzerland on Saturday. The 110-0 win was the biggest …
Read More »2025 Peñarol Roster for Super Rugby Americas
Peñarol’s roster has been confirmed for Super Rugby Americas 2024. The Ivo Dugonjic coached side will be Uruguay’s one entrant in the professional South American league. In his rookie season in charge, Dugonjic has a 31-man roster featuring 16 forwards and 15 backs. The roster will increase. Four players have …
Read More »Eagles start tour with thrilling win over Portugal
The USA held on to secure a thrilling 21-17 victory over Portugal in Coimbra on Saturday. A late try combined with a desperate defensive stand with time up on the clock sealed the result and gave the Eagles a perfect start to their European tour. Both teams looked to establish …
Read More »November Internationals – Portugal vs USA – ARN Guide
The USA begin their tour in Coimbra on Saturday, when they take on Portugal, the team that ultimately knocked the Eagles out of the RWC 2023 qualifiers two years ago. Os Lobos enjoyed their experience in France last fall but both sides are now in the process of rebuilding with …
Read More »Marques returns to Portugal squad for Eagles test
Portugal have named Samuel Marques in their 42-man squad to prepare for their upcoming tests against the USA and Scotland. The goal-kicking scrumhalf was one of the key architects for Os Lobos during the 2023 World Cup qualification series that left the Eagles out in the cold. Despite fast approaching …
Read More »Four new caps named in Eagles squad for European tour
Four players are set to make their USA test debuts in November after being included on a 30-man traveling roster. The Eagles will start their end-of-year tour in Portugal on November 9, followed by Tonga in France on November 16, and finally Spain on November 23. Mark O’Keeffe earns his …
Read More »November 2024 International Match Appointments for Americas
World Rugby has confirmed the complete appointments of match officials for the the November 2024 Internationals. Argentina’s Damián Schneider is the one Americas official who will take charge of a match. Schneider will officiate France vs Japan in Paris. Saturday, November 09 Hong Kong vs Brazil Referee: Reuben Keane …
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