The USA opens their end-of-year tour in Scotland on Saturday, appearing at Murrayfield for the first time in 25 years. For the Eagles it also represents the official start to the build-up to the 2027 World Cup, having achieved qualification in their last outing against Samoa. Both sides will be …
Read More »Brazil Summon Players from Far and Wide for Rugby World Cup Repechage
Brazil has summoned players from around far and wide for the Rugby World Cup repechage tournament. Set to take place in Dubai, with matches on November 08, 13 and 18, Brazil has complied a superior roster compared to that which faced Paraguay in October. Os Tupis have the mission and …
Read More »Ex-Wallabies prop Sio bolsters Samoa for World Cup Repechage
Former Australia international Scott Sio is set to debut for Samoa in the upcoming World Cup Repechage tournament in Dubai. The 34-year-old Exeter Chiefs prop won the last of his 74 Wallabies caps against New Zealand in September of 2022, and has now served his three-year stand-down period to switch …
Read More »Free Jacks star Malan ruled out of Namibia squad for Repechage
New England Free Jacks star Le Roux Malan has been ruled out of the upcoming World Cup qualification tournament. The 26-year-old midfielder suffered a fractured cheekbone while playing for Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand recently. He’s one of a handful of notables missing from Namibia’s squad for the round-robin Repechage …
Read More »Belgium names squad to contest World Cup Repechage
Belgium have shown their hand for next month’s last-chance World Cup Repechage qualification tournament. Black Devils coach Laurent Dossat has named a familiar squad with the vast majority of the 31 players based in France. There are just three domestic inclusions, all of whom suit up for the Brussels Devils …
Read More »Tierney joins much-changed Canada squad for November tour
Matt Tierney could make his first test appearance in four years after the former Castres prop was included in Canada’s squad for the upcoming European tour. The 29-year-old suffered a serious ankle injury in September of 2023 but saw regular game time with the Oakville Crusaders this year. Tierney is …
Read More »Chile Women Debut with Thunderous win over Peru
History was made in South America on Sunday. Chile competed for the first time in international Women’s competition. The debut went very well for the Chileans; they were 54-0 winners over Peru in an away match played at the Complejo Deportivo Andrés Avelino Cáceres de Villa María del Triunfo in …
Read More »Pumas in Camp in London to Finalize November Internationals Roster
Felipe Contepomi has selected a roster of 34 players for a camp ahead of the November Internationals. The staff and players will have a three day camp from October 27-29. It will be the final chance for players to improve their chances of selection for Argentina in November. The roster …
Read More »Paraguay’s Withdrawal gives Brazil Rugby World Cup 2027 Lifeline
Eleventh hour changes have seen Paraguay out of the Rugby World Cup 2027 repechage. Los Yakarés had qualified for the Final Qualification Tournament by beating Brazil 39-19 in Asunción, Paraguay and 31-24 in Jacareí, Brazil. Notwithstanding, Brazil have been given a Rugby World Cup 2027 lifeline with Paraguay withdrawing. Brazil …
Read More »Uruguay vs All Blacks XV Moved to a different French City
The November International between Uruguay and the All Blacks XV has moved to a different French City. Originally scheduled to be played in Montpellier on November 16, the match will instead take-place in Béziers. It sees a venue change from Septeo Stadium in the Top 14 to Raoul-Barrière Stadium in …
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