Tag Archives: November Internationals

The Women’s Eagles will close out their 2018 campaign with a match against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday. After two heavy defeats in a row to the world’s top two teams – New Zealand and England – the USA will face a more conservative challenge in the 8th-ranked Irish, a …

The Māori All Blacks conclude their historic tour of the Americas with a match against the Cóndores at the sold out Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo in Santiago on Saturday. With calm weather on the horizon it’s a chance for the New Zealanders to stretch their legs after running into …

In a special attraction in Asunción Paraguay face the Sudamérica XV on Saturday. The fixture is to be the second of two matches for the South American composite side. The first saw the side downing Chile 38-21 last Saturday in Santiago. At the time of publication the Paraguay line-up had …

Juan Manuel Leguizamón is to play for the Barbarians vs Argentina. The 35-year-old was left out of Mario Ledesma’s roster currently touring Europe. Despite being let out Leguizamón will play, albeit against Los Pumas. He is to play for the Barbarians on December 01 at London’s Twickenham Stadium. It is …

Forwards Julián Montoya and Javier Ortega Desio will reach 50 caps for Argentina on Saturday. They are to do so against France with Ortega Desio starting the match at no 8 and Montoya playing as the replacement hooker. They will be the 34th and 35th Pumas to reach the mark …

It’s a little later than we intended but for good reason. This week’s podcast features Brazil flyhalf Josh Reeves talking about the Māori match, Brazilian rugby, and his upcoming move to Major League Rugby. Paul Tait stops by to chat about everything, and a conversation just a few hours old with …

The first-ever test match between Canada and Germany comes with the highest possible stakes – a likely spot in the 2019 World Cup. For both it is a match of monumental importance. Canada have never missed out on qualifying, while Germany have never before tasted the thrill of World Cup …

In a preview of a RWC 2019 fixture, Fiji and Uruguay face off on Saturday. The teams do so at the humble surroundings of Gillman’s Ground, the home of Hartpury College on the outskirts of Gloucester. Fiji are coming off a 54-17 rout against Scotland. The heavy defeat came despite …

The second round of the World Cup Repechage begins with two defeated teams looking to revive their hopes. For Kenya, their fate now relies on Germany upsetting Canada. Hong Kong, on the other hand, still have a chance to win outright. To do so they will have to start with …

Chile coach Pablo Lemoine has added six players to his training camp for the match against the Māori All Blacks in Santiago. The reinforcements come after the Cóndores were defeated 38-21 by a Sudamérica XV last weekend. Loosehead prop Vittorio Lastra arrives from Italian club Verona, the only one of …