Chile played seven test matches and two non-capped matches in 2024. The fixtures were played in South America and Europe. They came in three different slots: (i) July Internationals, (ii) Rugby World Cup Qualifiers and (iii) November Internationals. The non-capped fixtures were against the Argentina XV before the Rugby World …
Read More »Uruguay Starting Formation 2024
Uruguay played six test matches in 2024. The test matches were played in July at home and in November in Europe. The starting formation underwent changes from one game to the next, sometimes the alterations were minor while other times they were substantial. In total, thirty-two players started test matches …
Read More »Brazil Fall to Netherlands
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 …
Read More »Wins at World Rugby Awards for Players from Three Americas Countries
There were wins for Americas players across several categories at the 2024 World Rugby Awards. Held in Monaco, World Rugby Awards panels named one Argentine in the Men’s Team of the Year and another in the Sevens Dream Team. Canada and the USA did well in Womens categories. Click Here for …
Read More »November Internationals 2024 – Romania vs Uruguay – ARN Guide
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 …
Read More »Uruguay Crowned South American u19 Champions for 2024
Los Teritos defeated Chile 19-12 in the South American u19’s final. The result sees Uruguay claiming the 2024 South American u19 title and qualifying for the World Rugby U20 Trophy 2025. Played at the Estadio Héroes de Curupayty in Asunción, Paraguay, Los Teritos successfully defended their title. The day began …
Read More »Guatemala Granted Full World Rugby Member Status
World Rugby has granted full membership status to Guatemala. Rugby’s global governing body determined that Egypt, Guatemala and Lesotho have been elevated to World Rugby full member status. The Asociacion Deportiva Nacional de Rugby de Guatemala obtained associate member status in 2016 and became a full member of Sudamerica Rugby …
Read More »Inspired Uruguay Give Japan a Fright
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 …
Read More »The Netherlands hand Chile the Ultimate Lesson
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 …
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 …
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