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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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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History was made in Asia on Saturday. Brazil defeated Hong Kong 23-10 at the Hong Kong Football Club. The test match was the first of two matches this month and the second of three between the Asia no 2 and South American no 4 this year. Hong Kong and Brazil …
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Two teams aspiring to make their Rugby World Cup debutes will meet in the first of two test matches on Saturday. Hong Kong play host to Brazil in the second meeting between the teams in 2024 and just the third overall. Hong Kong are ranked No 2 in Asia and …
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Los Teros will play three test matches in Europe in November. The matches will be part of the November 2024 Internationals. Los Teros will be up against familiar opposition from recent years. The test matches will see the South Americans facing Spain, Japan and Romania. First, Uruguay will face Spain …
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Referee appointments for the 2024 Pacific Nations Cup see no matches allocated to Americas officials. The competition will be played in North America, Oceania and Japan with six competitors: Canada, USA, Japan, Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. World Rugby has appointed referees from Australia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Scotland and …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It identifies the tops and the flops from the past seven days of everything involving Americas Rugby. UP Brazil Complete Statement Win over Paraguay in Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifier Brazil completed a big statement win over Paraguay …
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Italy’s July tour has concluded. Gonzalo Quesada’s team ended with a convincing 42-14 win over Eddie Jones’ Japan. It follows a comfortable win over Tonga in Nuku’alofa and a narrow loss against Samoa in Apia. The return is positive for Quesada’s Italy who also defeated Scotland and Wales in the …
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Brazil were beaten at the death by Hong Kong on Saturday. A grave error from the home team in the last minute proved to be a killer blow. Brazil had the win wrapped up only to take the ball back inside their own 22 and kick it out. Hong Kong …
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For the first time ever, Brazil play host to Hong Kong on Saturday. The test match is to be the second meeting between Brazil and Hong Kong at the Senior Men’s level. The South American no 4 vs Asia no 2 clash will be played in São Paulo. Hong Kong …
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