International competition between Paraguay and Belgium begins on Saturday in Asunción. The first-ever meting between the teams comes on the back of defeats for both teams last weekend. Belgium were battered and bruised by Chile and Paraguay were torn apart by Hong Kong. The match is the second of three …
Read More »Uruguay Release 2024 First and Alternate Kits from new Supplier Macron
On the eve of playing host to Argentina, Uruguay has released its home and away kits for 2024. The release comes after Uruguay’s home match against France. That match saw the debut of the home kit. It is in the traditional sky-blue color. Pictured below, the first colors are a …
Read More »July Tests 2024: Chile vs Scotland – ARN Guide
Santiago del Chile will see international rugby expand. Saturday will be the first ever meeting in a test match between Chile and Scotland. The match is the third for both teams of the ongoing July Internationals. Both Chile and Scotland go in to the match on the back of two …
Read More »July Tests 2024: Brazil vs Hong Kong – ARN Guide
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 …
Read More »Pablo Bouza’s Spain Complete Historic Away Win Over Tonga
History was made in Nuku’alofa, Tonga on Friday. Spain completed an historic win over Tonga and did so on the road. It was against a team containing former Rugby World Cup All Blacks and Wallabies. The 29-20 victory ranks among Spain’s greatest ever accomplishments on a rugby field. Coached by …
Read More »MLR Champions of the Past give clues to the Future
What does it take to become a champion in Major League Rugby? In its short history there have been four clubs who have lifted the MLR Shield, but only one entered the post-season as odds-on favorite. We take a look at some raw numbers and then add context to how …
Read More »Manuel Alfaro Becomes the Latest Argentine to Play for Spain
Manuel Alfaro will make his test debut on Friday. Alfaro has been named to start for Spain in Los Leones’ away test match against Tonga in Nuku’alofa. Head Coach Pablo Bouza, who is a former Puma, is using the tour to experiment some of his starting line-up. This includes Alfaro, …
Read More »Scotland too much for USA in u20 Trophy Final
Scotland have reclaimed their spot in the World Rugby u20 Championship. The home favorites won promotion to the top division after outclassing the USA 48-10 in the u20 Trophy Final played in Edinburgh on Wednesday evening. Despite the tough defeat it’s the best result for the Americans at the second-tier …
Read More »Bad Ending for Uruguay at World Rugby U20 Trophy
It was a bad ending for Uruguay. Los Teritos were torn apart by Japan in Edinburgh on Wednesday. The 73-22 defeat was a far cry from the performances in the same tournament a year ago. Uruguay were beaten finalists in 2023. Japan’s dominant display means the Asian’s finish the tournament …
Read More »Rouen Normandie Sign Second Uruguayan Front-rower on 2 Year Deal
Uruguayan prop Diego Arbelo has signed for Rouen from Colorno. The move from Italy to France sees the front-rower joining shortly after hooker Germán Kessler also signed for Rouen Normandie. Arbelo, like Kessler, joins the Nationale club on a two year deal from 2024-2026. Arbelo is a product of the …
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