Tag Archives: Rugby Europe

Brazil came out on the losing end against the Netherlands on Thursday. The Netherlands were 15-7 winners in Amsterdam in the first of two test matches. The series is match preparation for Brazil ahead of debuting at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England in 2025. The match was played …

20th in the world host 19th as Romania take-on Uruguay in Bucharest on Saturday. The fixture is the third and final for both teams this month. Uruguay is on a two-match winning-streak against Romania. Uruguay will need confidence going in to the match with regular names missing and Romania having …

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 …

Spain battled past Uruguay in Madrid on Saturday, winning 33-24. Los Leones were fast out of the blocks and held a 24-0 lead late in the first-half. Uruguay fought back to be 30-24 down inside the final 10 minutes. Uruguay’s comeback appeared unlikely but had Spain defending their lead and …

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 …

Brazil’s Women’s Test Team will tour the Netherlands in November. As Yaras will play two end-of-year test matches against the European country. The matches will take place on November 29 and December 05. The tour means both As Yaras and Os Tupis have end-of-year tours. Brazil’s National Men’s team will …

For the first time in ever an Italian is running as a candidate to be the World Rugby chairman. The Federazione Italiana Rugby (FIR) are backing the candidacy of Professor Andrea Rinaldo for the upcoming elections in November 2024. Professor Andrea Rinaldo is the only contender not from the traditional …

Chile is to play a three match tour in November. ARN has learned that Los Cóndores will play three matches in Europe as part of the annual November Internationals. Chile will face Canada, the Netherlands and Scotland ‘A’ in Europe. Dates and venues for the matches have not yet been …

Brazil completed a significant win over Belgium on Saturday. Os Tupis were 47-25 winners in a match-up between two sides eyeing potential debuts at the expanded Rugby World Cup. Played at the Estádio Nicolau Alayon in São Paulo, Brazil and Belgium ended their respective July Internationals. Brazil was beaten at …

The 2024 July Internationals conclude worldwide on Saturday. The final two matches are in South America: Uruguay vs Scotland and Brazil vs Belgium. The later of the two is a match for rugby purists; people interested in familiarizing themselves with potential new competitors, at the 24-team RWC in 2027, are …