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A late penalty by Kenyan flier Darwin Mukidza saw the Simbas complete an 18-17 victory over Brazil this evening in Amapá. In what was the first ever test match in northern Brazil, os Tupis hosted the Simbas in a what was a one fixture match with the Hemisphere Cup on …

Germany is to host a two match test series against Brazil in November, the Deutsche Rugby-Verband (German Rugby Federation) has confirmed. The test matches will take place on November 19 and 26 at yet to be confirmed locations in Germany. The two test matches follow on from reverse fixtures in …

Both South America and North America will have a starting forward taking to the field for Toulon this Sunday. Former Argentine captain Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe will play at opened flanker while USA captain vs South Africa from Rugby World Cup 2015, Samu Manoa will start in the second-row. The …

Week 2 of the June international series, and this week we’ve got a heap of games on deck! Not only are there tour matches involving Canada, Argentina, and the USA, but we’ve got Kenya visiting Brazil and the Nations Cup featuring Uruguay. And wait… there’s more! The Rugby World Cup …

French Rugby Head Coach Guy Noves has named his team for France’s first of two away tests in Tucumán this month. Los Pumas will host France on Sunday evening at the Estadio Monumental José Fierro. Noves replaced Philippe Saint Andre as French Head Coach following his country’s worst Rugby World …

World Rugby have handed Juan Echeverría a one week suspension. Featuring off the bench against Romania Echeverria was cited for an act of foul play contrary to Law 10.4(a) (striking) and/or Law 10.4(h) (charging) on Tuesday. The player appeared at a hearing in Bucharest before Judicial Officer Pamela Woodman (Scotland) on …

Rodolfo Ambrosio has named a squad of 26 players to prepare for their ‘Hemispheres Cup’ match against Kenya at Estádio Zerão in Macapá on Friday. Included are a number of players who appeared in both the Americas Rugby Championship and South American Championship. Three players currently based outside the country …

Kenya has revealed their match-day 23 for their game against Brazil on Friday. Dubbed the ‘Hemispheres Cup,’ the match gives Brazil a chance to build on their historic victory over the Eagles in the Americas Rugby Championship and Kenya an opportunity to build their team ahead of the Africa Cup …

Canada got their three-match home June Internationals series underway this past weekend by playing host to Asia’s top rugby nation, Japan. Played at BC Place in Vancouver the teams put on an enthralling contest with both having the opportunity of coming out on top. The fixture was the only match …

Canadian product Robert Barbieri has been named to start for Italy vs the USA on Saturday. The Toronto-born back-rower is the only change to the side that started against Argentina in Santa Fé this past weekend. Italian Head Coach Conor O’Shea will be looking for the opening win over his tenure. …