The third and final weekend has concluded for Americas teams competing in the November Internationals. Four Americas teams were in action in Europe. This was a reduction to six teams as neither Brazil nor Canada had matches in week 3. ARN has selected the very best performers from the four …
Read More »Chile Put On Competitive Performance against Scotland A
In a much better performance than a week ago, Chile put on a competitive showing against Scotland A in Edinburgh. Freezing conditions, including show raked to the sidelines, awaited the players at Hive Stadium. They fought through it to play out an interesting 80 minutes of rugby. Scotland A were …
Read More »November Internationals 2024 – Scotland A vs Chile – ARN Guide
Chile end 2024 with a trip to Edinburgh to face Scotland A on Saturday. The match is the second of its kind and the third overall between Los Cóndores and Scotland’s test team of next-of-XV. Chile’s third stop in Europe comes after a big win over Canada in Bucharest and …
Read More »Argentina’s Biggest Wins vs Tier 1
Los Pumas have broken multiple records in 2024. The year has seen new records set for Argentina’s biggest wins vs Tier 1 opposition. Argentina defeated New Zealand in Wellington and Australia in Santa Fe. Both results saw Los Pumas breaking records. Never before had any side scored as many points against …
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 »Chile Trim Roster for November Internationals
Chile has trimmed down the size of its roster from 32 to 25 players. Pablo Lemoine’s Cóndores will play test matches against Canada and the Netherlands and face Scotland ‘A’ in an uncapped fixture. As was the case at Rugby World Cup 2023, flanker Martín Sigren leads his country. He is …
Read More »Invitation for British & Irish Lions Tour to Argentina
A British & Irish Lions Tour to Argentina may be on the horizon. The possibility has existed without materializing in the 21st Century. However, following Los Pumas’ historic Triple Crown in the 2024 Rugby Championship, an invitation has been made for the British & Irish Lions Tour to Argentina. …
Read More »All Blacks 30 Year Unbeaten Streak at Eden Park Under Threat
Argentina’s magnificent victory over New Zealand in Wellington has shaken-up the 2024 Rugby Championship. The accomplishment comes with added spice as the teams prepare to meet again at Eden Park. The Auckland stadium is the unofficial national stadium of New Zealand rugby. The All Blacks have not been beaten at …
Read More »USA looms as potential host of Nations Championship Final
The USA looms as a potential host of the Nations Championship Final. Organizers are looking for a Plan B after staging the event in Doha, Qatar derailed. Doha was involved in exclusive negotiations for the biennial tournament. Writing for City A.M., Matt Hughes reports that an agreement was close to …
Read More »Chile to play three match tour in November 2024
Chile is to play a three match tour in November. ARN has learned that Los Cóndores will play three matches in Europe as part of the annual November Internationals. Chile will face Canada, the Netherlands and Scotland ‘A’ in Europe. Dates and venues for the matches have not yet been …
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