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 »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 »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 »Paraguay Claim Series win and Hand Brazil RWC Qualifying Elimination
Paraguay wrote their name in the history books on Saturday. A series win over Brazil sees Paraguay advancing to Rugby World Cup 2027 repechage. The South Americans will face Belgium, Samoa and Namibia in Dubai in November. Meanwhile, Brazil’s dream is over with Paraguay having eliminated Os Tupis from RWC …
Read More »Paraguay Book Repechage for Last Spot at Rugby World Cup 2027
Paraguay have written history by booking a place in repechage. Los Yacarés eliminated Brazil by winning both test matches to rise in the World Rankings and confirm their place in repechage next month. Paraguay will be one of four teams competing for the last remaining Rugby World Cup 2027 spot. PARAGUAY …
Read More »Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifying – Brazil vs Paraguay – ARN Guide
Brazil will have home advantage against Paraguay on Saturday in a rugby match that will see one of them booking the last spot in Rugby World Cup 2027 repechage. The prize is a joining Belgium, Namibia and Samoa in the Final Qualification Tournament which will be held in Dubai in …
Read More »Paraguay complete Shock Win over Brazil in Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifier
Paraguay completed a shock win over Brazil on Saturday. Played at the Estadio Héroes de Curupayty in Asunción, Los Yakares were 39-19 winners. The outcome means Brazil must win by 21 points or more in the return fixture in seven days time in Jacareí near São Paulo. Brazil entered the …
Read More »Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifying – Paraguay vs Brazil – ARN Guide
Paraguay plays host to Brazil at the Estadio Héroes de Curupayty in Asunción on Saturday. The game is the first of a two match elimination series. The winner, on aggregate, will advance to the Final Qualification Tournament, joining Belgium, Namibia and Samoa. The victorious team from the repechage will claim …
Read More »History Repeats Itself as Josh Reeves Returns to Coach Brazil
History has repeated itself in the position of Brazilian Head Coach. For the second time, Josh Reeves has been named Head Coach. He replaced Fernando Portugal in 2022 and now he replaces Emiliano Caffera. The change comes days out from Brazil’s away Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifier against Paraguay in …
Read More »Capibaras Become 4th Argentine Pro Team in Super Rugby Americas
Super Rugby Americas (SRA) will be bigger in 2026. The South American professional league is growing with Argentina set for a fourth franchise. The new SRA franchise will represent the Litoral region of Argentina; specifically the rugby unions of Rosario, Santa Fe and Entre Rios. Rosario will be the regular …
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