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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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