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The latest World Rugby Rankings are positive for the USA and Uruguay. Both countries have climbed up one spot. The USA’s win over Tonga means the Eagles have risen from 16th to 15th while, despite losing against Japan, Uruguay have gone from 19th to 18th in the World Rankings. Tonga’s …

The second of three weekends has concluded for Americas teams competing in the annual November Internationals. Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Uruguay and the USA all competed. Certain players stood out for their countries. The very best from the fixtures have been selected for the ARN Americas Team of the Week. …

Uruguay are facing a crisis at inside center. With one test match remaining for Los Teros on tour, the inside center options are at crisis point. Uruguayan Rugby Expert, Ignacio Chans has confirmed that Juan Manuel Alonso suffered a partial tear of the posterior ligament of his knee in the …

Two star Pumas are back for Argentina’s final test match of the year. France play host to Argentina on Saturday at the Stade de France on Saturday. For the showdown, Felipe Contepomi has added Marcos Kremer and Mateo Carreras to his roster. Both Kremer and Carreras missed out on Argentina’s …

The USA claimed their first win over Tonga in 25 years with a convincing 36-17 result at the neutral venue of Chambéry on Saturday. An improved attacking game yielded five tries, while the Eagles set piece got the better of their opposites en route to the historic result. Early on …

Uruguay were the pick of South American teams on Saturday. An inspired Los Teros gave Japan a fright in Chambéry, France. The South American no 2 held a 20-18 lead in the second-half before ultimately falling to a 36-20 defeat against the Asia no 1. The South Americans were strong …

Romania held on beat Canada by a final score of 35-27 in Bucharest on Saturday. A late score gave the Oaks some breathing room, but poor discipline in the second half nearly gave the game away to a committed but ultimately outmatched Maple Leafs team. The home side held advantageous …

The Netherlands handed Chile the ultimate lesson of humility on Saturday. Playing at home in Amsterdam, the Netherlands overcame Los Cóndores 20-17. The test match began international competition between the Netherlands and Chile. Chile looked like a team expecting to win and were caught out. The South Americans tried to …

Brazil had a shot at history and blew it. Having been ahead in the 48th minute, Brazil conceded 22 unanswered points to fall to a 38-17 defeat at the Kai Tak Sports Park in Kowloon. An appalling defensive arrangement, mediocre commitment and underwhelming discipline cost Brazil the match as Hong …

The pendulum swung back and forth in Dublin; but, ultimately Ireland held on to defeat Argentina. The 22-19 victory sees the Irish retaining their status as the only Tier 1 team not to have been beaten at home by Los Pumas. The bulk of Ireland’s points came early; indeed, Ireland …