Colombia will play an away match against Brazil in November. The non-capped fixture will see As Yaras at home against Las Tucanes. The fixture marks the return of women’s international competition to Brazil following the global pandemic. The venue for the match is soon to be confirmed. It will be …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP World Rugby Honor Kathy Flores The late Kathy Flores is to be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of …
Read More »Brazil Change Head Coach with Josh Reeves in on Interim Role
Brazil’s Men’s test team is no longer coached by Fernando Portugal. The CBRu thanked Portugal for his time in charge of the test team. He has been replaced by former Brazilian test player Josh Reeves. The New Zealander will take charge of the Brazil XV in October with a permanent head …
Read More »Brazil, Canada and Chile to contest Trilingual Tournament in October
Brazil, Canada and Chile are to contest a triangual tournament in October. Branded as the Americas Rugby Trophy, the tournament is to be half of the former Americas Rugby Championship (ARC). The three teams will compete in matches on October 16-26 in Brazil. Brazil will play Chile in the tournament …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Awesome Argentina defeat All Blacks in New Zealand The script of rugby was re-written on Saturday. The mighty All …
Read More »Brazil win Tri Nations title with commanding win over Colombia
Brazil are the 2022 Tri Nations champions. Os Tupis won the South American B Championship with a commanding win over Colombia on Sunday in Barranquilla. Brazil’s 52-13 victory followed a 31-28 win over Paraguay on Wednesday. Brazil won both of their matches in the Tri Nations while Paraguay defeated Colombia in …
Read More »Uruguay XV down Rosario in Argentina
Uruguay’s were 26-19 winners in Argentina on Saturday. Playing as the national next-of-XV, the Uruguay XV defeated Rosario 26-19. The final score was not reflective of the overall contest; the Uruguayans had been leading 26-0. The Uruguay XV fielded a side packed with familiar names. The front-row was Mateo Sanguinetti, Guillermo …
Read More »Tri Nations – Colombia vs Brazil – ARN Guide
Colombia host Brazil in the closing fixture of the 2022 South American B Championship. Branded as the Tri Nations, the tournament saw Brazil defeating Paraguay on Wednesday and Paraguay downing Colombia in the opening fixture last Saturday. The aforementioned results mean that a win for Brazil on Sunday will see …
Read More »Brazil withstand Paraguay fightback in Tri Nations
Brazil and Paraguay played what was a classic on Wednesday evening. Brazil were 31-28 winners at the Estadio Romelio Martínez in Barranquilla, Colombia. The win came after Brazil had dominated the first half, leading 24-7 at half-time. Brazil’s highly impressive start was in general play as well as on the …
Read More »Tri Nations 2022 – Brazil vs Paraguay – ARN Guide
After three rest days Paraguay return to the field in Barranquilla. Having upset Colombia in the opening fixture of the Tri Nations, Paraguay now have their eyes on Brazil. The match will continue the rivalry that dates back to 1970. The 28th match between the teams will be the first played …
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