Paul Tait

CO-FOUNDER / EDITOR / SOUTH AMERICA ... has been covering the sport since 2007. Author on web and in print. Published original works in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Ele fala português / Él habla español.

SRA 2025 – Dogos vs Yacare – ARN Guide

Los Dogos play host to Yacare in the opening match of the ninth round of Super Rugby Americas 2025. The first of what is a double SRA Friday will be contested by two teams coming off big wins. With an eye to building momentum and booking a play in the …

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SRA 2025 – Cobras vs Dogos – ARN Guide

The second SRA Saturday showdown sees Os Cobras at home against Los Dogos. The Brazilian franchise are in search of their first win of the 2025 season. The visitors from Córdoba arrive on the back of upsetting league leaders Los Pampas in Buenos Aires. The match is the second of …

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SRA 2025 – Selknam vs Peñarol – ARN Guide

Selknam play host to Peñarol in Santiago on Saturday. The match is the second El Clásico this season. The prior fixture saw Peñarol narrowly winning a headed battle at home. The teams are tied for second position in Super Rugby Americas 2025. Additional reason to watch this match is that …

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SRA 2025 – Pampas vs Tarucas – ARN Guide

Buenos Aires plays host to Pampas vs Tarucas on Friday. The match sees Los Tarucas playing in Buenos Aires for the first time. The rookie Super Rugby Americas franchise enter as the underdogs. The team is off the pace in 6th position though narrowly lost multiple matches including their home …

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SRA 2025 – Yacare vs Peñarol – ARN Guide

Yacare play host Peñarol on Saturday in Asunción. The Héroes de Curupayty has been a hard place for visitors this season. Yacare has two home wins and one loss thus far at home this season. The one defeat was 24-19 against reigning champions Los Dogos last weekend. Peñarol have a …

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SRA 2025 – Selknam vs Cobras – ARN Guide

Selknam play host to Os Cobras on Saturday. The Chilean vs Brazilian battle will see plenty of one-on-one battles between players who will be involved in the Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifiers in July. The match is preparation for all involved. For Selknam it is also an opportunity to edge …

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SRA 2025 – Pampas vs Dogos – ARN Guide

Buenos Aires will be the center of the Super Rugby Americas universe on Friday. SRA leaders Los Pampas play host to the defending champions, Los Dogos in the opening fixture of the second half of the regular season. The last time the teams met there was no winner; they competed …

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Declared and Potential Bidders for Rugby World Cup 2035

Australia will host Rugby World Cup 2027. The USA will host the 2031 tournament. Which country or countries will host Rugby World Cup 2035? This article looks at the declared and potential bidders for RWC 2035.   ITALY Days before the start of RWC 2023, Federazione Italiana Rugby (FIR) director …

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