The second of three November tests for both the USA and Tonga will take place at the neutral venue of Chambéry, France, on Saturday. Though each took part in this year’s edition of the revived Pacific Nations Cup, it’s been five years since they two sides collided in test rugby. …
Read More »November Internationals – Romania vs Canada – ARN Guide
Canada will close out their season with rematch against Romania, this time in Bucharest. The Maple Leafs overturned a tired Oaks squad in July by a 35-22 margin, but this is a less experienced Canadian side this time around while the Romanians have added to their group. FORM GUIDE Current …
Read More »November Internationals 2024 – Netherlands vs Chile – ARN Guide
The Netherlands play host to Chile on Saturday. The match will officially begin international competition between the countries. Los Cóndores have previously faced European teams including Belgium, Georgia, Germany, Portugal , Romania, Russia and Spain but never the Netherlands. Chile were debutants at Rugby World Cup 2023. The Netherlands are …
Read More »November Internationals 2024 – Japan vs Uruguay – ARN Guide
Japan and Uruguay clash on neutral territory for the first time. Chambéry, France will play host the Asia no 1 vs South America no 2 on Saturday. Japan has won four of the five prior test matches against Los Teros. Uruguay’s win was the inaugural test match between the teams …
Read More »November Internationals 2024 – Hong Kong vs Brazil Game 2 – ARN Guide
Hong Kong play host to Brazil on Saturday. The visitors have their eyes on making history; a series win against a higher ranked opponent in Asia. Hong Kong are out for redemption after being comfortably beaten at home in Game One. The two teams are aspiring to debut at Rugby …
Read More »November Internationals 2024 – Ireland vs Argentina – ARN Guide
Ireland host Argentina in the second weekend of the 2024 November Internationals. It is one of rugby’s great rivalries at Rugby World Cups; however, the teams last met at Rugby World Cup 2015. They have also not played against each-other a lot since then with just three matches all of …
Read More »Pumas Bring in Reinforcements for Ireland
Changes have been made to Argentina’s roster. Two alterations have been made to the roster ahead of Friday’s test match against Ireland in Dublin. Fly half / fullback Santiago Carreras and veteran flanker Pablo Matera have been called up with Gerónimo Prisciantelli and Efraín Elías returning to their clubs. Neither Prisciantelli …
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 »ARN – Americas Team of the Week – November 2024 Week 1
The first 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. …
Read More »Argentina Break Records in big win over Italy
Records were broken in Udine, Italy on Saturday. Argentina scored 50 points against Italy for the first-time and won by a margin of +32 points. The 50-18 victory overtakes Los Pumas’ 36-06 win in Rome in 2002 to now be the highest winning margin. The contest was both dynamic and …
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