It was a mixed bag for Americas competitors in Men’s and Women’s Competitions in Dubai. In the Men’s Argentina 7’s came away with a good finish by securing a spot on the podium and Uruguay had an overall successful tournament. However, the USA were a disappointment by finishing in 12th, …
Read More »Argentines Shine in Europe
The return from the November Internationals to clubs saw no shortage of Argentines in action this weekend in Europe. There were noteworthy performances including tries in the English Premiership, the United Rugby Championship (URC) and the Top 14. Santiago Carreras was a stand-out for Gloucester, scoring 20 points. The cheery-and-whites …
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 »Chile Put On Competitive Performance against Scotland A
In a much better performance than a week ago, Chile put on a competitive showing against Scotland A in Edinburgh. Freezing conditions, including show raked to the sidelines, awaited the players at Hive Stadium. They fought through it to play out an interesting 80 minutes of rugby. Scotland A were …
Read More »Uruguay win the battle of Bucharest against Romania
Uruguay ended 2024 on a high by winning the battle of Bucharest. Los Teros were 23-21 winners over Romania at the Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf on a very cold November Saturday evening. The victory marks Uruguay’s first since beating Namibia in Lyon at Rugby World Cup 2023. It was the …
Read More »Eagles edge Spain to cap perfect European tour
The USA put a bow on their European tour with a narrow 26-23 win over Spain in Madrid on Saturday. Following up wins over Portugal and Tonga, the Eagles started slowly and seemed to tire at the end but four tries through the middle of the contest was enough to …
Read More »France Fires on all Cylinders against Argentina
France fired on all cylinders at the Stade de France on Friday. Les Bleus gave the crowd of 66,640 plenty to cheer about as they defeated Argentina 37-23. The convincing win came with referee Luke Pearce yellow carding two Pumas forwards in the opening half. France’s dream start had the …
Read More »Gastón Mieres to Retire from Los Teros After Facing Romania
Saturday will be the last time Gastón Mieres plays for Uruguay. Mieres will hang up his boots after a lengthily test career for his country. Mieres will earn his 86th cap for Los Teros in Saturday’s test match against Romania in Bucharest. Retirement comes for the Teros winger / fullback …
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 »Appalling Defense Costs Brazil Against Hong Kong
Brazil had a shot at history and blew it. Having been ahead in the 48th minute, Brazil conceded 22 unanswered points to fall to a 38-17 defeat at the Kai Tak Sports Park in Kowloon. An appalling defensive arrangement, mediocre commitment and underwhelming discipline cost Brazil the match as Hong …
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