Tag Archives: November Internationals

Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. Unlike previous editions this week sees Up, Under, and a third category – Buried. The reason for this are the circumstances that transpired in …

A fight erupted late in Saturday’s test match between Spain and Uruguay. The 78th minute incident saw players from both teams throwing punches. It was sparked by Spanish replacement prop Juan Anaya who shoved Uruguayan second-rower Diego Magno. With Facundo Munilla having tackled Juan Manuel Cat into touch, Anaya took offense to …

Romania outlasted Canada on Saturday, winning 21-16 in Bucharest. In a rematch from Rugby World Cup 2015, the Eastern Europeans extended their winning streak to four matches. Of the six games played Canada have two wins, those coming in Rugby World Cups 1991 and 1995. To secure the win on …

Following the completion of international competition this weekend there have been changes to the Americas Rankings. The updated Americas Rankings – November 20 2016 show changes. The Top 8 from the Americas all played this weekend. Six of these teams competed in Europe with Paraguay vs Colombia being the only …

On Saturday Scotland and Argentina met for the first time in over two years. The fixture was of vital importance to both teams due to World Rankings. Argentina entered the match in 8th and Scotland 9th. With seedings for the draw for Rugby World Cup 2019 closing in May 2017 this …

The USA Eagles have played their final match for the year. Their international commitments ended on Saturday against Tonga in Spain. The Tier 2 battle brought together two relatively evenly matches sides. On paper either side could win. On historical terms this Tonga was favorites as the USA regularly seem to …

Spain played host to Uruguay on Saturday. The match was the second this month for both countries. Spain was coming off a competitive loss against Tonga while Uruguay was looking to bounce back from a shock defeat at the hands of Germany. Uruguay named a significantly changed side. It was …

Argentine fly half Nicolás Sánchez has been cited by World Rugby for alleged foul play. Making his 50th appearance for his country there Tucumán fly half is alleged to have struck an opponent in the 78th minute. The heated match between Scotland and Argentina involved a number of incidents. Scottish …

Chile astonishingly blew a 31 point second half lead on Saturday, losing to South Korea. Having been 36-7 ahead Los Cóndores bombed the match, losing 38-36 in Santiago. Los Cóndores’ capitulation not only cost them the match but also the series. The result of this match could not be predicted. …

The USA’s troubles against Tonga continue, as the Ikale Tahi took a narrow 20-17 result over the Americans at the neutral venue of San Sebastián on Saturday. A difficult first half saw the Tongans take control but the Eagles roared back to draw the scores level before a Tane Takulua penalty …