The big game is finally here. On Friday, one of the USA or Portugal will qualify as the 20th and final participant at Rugby World Cup 2023. For months the anticipation has grown for what most considered the inevitable decider of the Repechage. Both teams have proven their mettle but …
Read More »Brazil names squad for Asunción tournament
Josh Reeves has named a 28-man Brazil XV squad to travel to Asunción for a week-long tournament against three opponents. Beginning on Saturday the team will play against two Argentine provincial sides, Tucumán and Córdoba, followed by a non-cap game against a Paraguay XV. The group is comprised of a …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP USA face final challenge to qualify for World Cup The USA rolled past Hong Kong in Dubai on Saturday …
Read More »Americas Rankings – November 14, 2022
The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare international teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as full tests are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. Chile fell to a 32-10 loss against …
Read More »Titi Lamositele extends Montpellier stay through 2025
USA international prop Titi Lamositele has extended his stay in France through the end of the 2024-25 season. The 27-year-old has been with the Top 14 club since 2020, having previously spent six seasons with Saracens in the English Premiership. Lamositele was initially a loosehead when he arrived in Europe, …
Read More »USA rolls past Hong Kong to set up Portugal showdown
The USA rolled past Hong Kong in Dubai on Saturday by a final score of 49-7. With Portugal thrashing Kenya 85-nil in the other World Cup Qualifying match, the Eagles and Lobos are now set to collide on Friday with the final spot at France 2023 on the line. Four …
Read More »Canada grinds out win over Netherlands in Amsterdam
Canada opened their two-match tour of Amsterdam with a 37-25 win over the Netherlands. It was a competitive match that was tied at halftime, but the cohesion of the Canadian pack proved the difference as they wore down their opposites in the second half. There were worrying signs early for …
Read More »November Internationals 2022 – Romania vs Uruguay – ARN Guide
Romania play host to Chile on Sunday in Bucharest. The match is the third of 2022 between the teams; this is unprecedented. It is highly healthy for rugby to have such a rivalry now established. Uruguay and Romania are vital to rugby’s contemporary and future development. The Stejarii go in …
Read More »Tonga outmuscle Chile in Bucharest
Tonga defeated Chile 32-10 in Bucharest on Saturday. The physicality of the Ikale Tahi proved too much for Los Cóndores, who struggled to find gaps in a staunch Tongan defense. A long-range penalty goal from Otumaka Mausia put the Tongans on the board first after six minutes. Chile would then …
Read More »November Tests – Netherlands vs Canada – ARN Guide
Canada will open their November international series with a first-ever senior test against the Netherlands on Saturday. Amsterdam’s NRCA Stadium acts as the backdrop between the two sides who sit 23rd and 28th respectively on the World Rugby Rankings. Both teams notably are coached by former Welsh international flankers. Kingsley …
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