The final round of SLAR 2022 opens with a crucial battle. The 4th placed Cafeteros Pro face the 5th placed Olímpia Lions. The Colombian side enter the match on 16 competition points, one more than that of the Paraguayan team. In short, the winner goes into the Semi Finals to …
Read More »Magnificent Matera wins Man of the Match for 3rd time for Crusaders
Pablo Matera is in magnificent form. The Argentine flanker won Man of the Match for the third time this season for the Crusaders in Super Rugby 2022. Matera previously won Man of the Match against Moana Pasifica in March and against the Melbourne Rebels in April. The Crusaders faced and defeated the …
Read More »What a 24 team Rugby World Cup could look like
The Men’s Rugby World Cup may expand from 20 to 24 teams. The possibility has been raised and debated for a long time by rugby supporters. It may change for RWC 2027 in Australia, but RWC 2031 in the USA is more probable. What would a 24 team Rugby World Cup look …
Read More »USA named host for Rugby World Cups 2031 and 2033
The USA has formally been named as host for both the 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups, the first a men’s tournament and the second contested by women. Results of the final vote by the World Rugby’s Council were unveiled on Thursday in Dublin. It’s an historic occasion for the …
Read More »Australia to Host Men’s 2027 and Women’s 2029 Rugby World Cups
Australia will host Rugby World Cups in 2027 and 2029. A World Rugby vote in Dublin on Thursday morning determined awarded Australia hosting rights. RWC 2023 will be the Men’s Rugby World Cup and RWC 2029 will be the Women’s Rugby World Cup. RWC 2027 will be the third edition …
Read More »Selknam Send Message of Intent in Hammering Cafeteros
Selknam sent a message of intent on Tuesday evening; the Chileans were 64-3 winners over Los Cafeteros Pro. The massive victory comes with just one round of the regular season remaining. Rival teams have been sent a message of intent. One question was answered for Argentine fans. Franco Molina is …
Read More »Cobras Find Winning Formula Against Olímpia Lions
Os Cobras are smiling. The Brazilians were 36-25 winners over the Olímpia Lions on Tuesday. The result was the first win of SLAR 2022 for Os Cobras. The win came with a second half onslaught; four quick-fire tries turned around the scoreline and the outcome was secured. In a match …
Read More »SLAR 2022 – Cafeteros Pro vs Selknam – ARN Guide
A pivotal SLAR 2022 fixture sees Los Cafeteros Pro up against Selknam on Tuesday. Both teams need wins for differeing reasons. Los Cafeteros Pro go in to the match in 4th spot. If they win then they will remain on track for the play-off’s. A loss combined with a hypothetical …
Read More »SLAR 2022 – Cobras vs Olímpia Lions – ARN Guide
Round 9 of SLAR 2022 opens with Cobras vs Olímpia Lions. The fixture is vital for the Paraguayans. The SLAR 2021 Semi Finalists are presently outside of the play-off’s zone. They need a win to climb above Los Cafeteros Pro and retake 4th position. Os Cobras, meanwhile, are looking to …
Read More »Felipe Arcos Pérez in danger of missing Japan tour due to broken foot
Peñarol and Uruguay have a problem. Center Felipe Arcos Pérez suffered a broken foot and will not play again in the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) 2022 season. Arcos Pérez was injured playing for Peñarol against the Olímpia Lions on Friday. News out of Uruguay is that Arcos Pérez …
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