In week two of the November 2016 Internationals Wales hosted Argentina. The match was there 16th in history between the countries and the 6th consecutive time in which the teams have meet in Cardiff. Overall Wales have won eleven matches and Argentina five. The first capped test between the countries …
Read More »Video: Germany vs Uruguay 2016
The first ever test match between Germany and Uruguay took place this weekend. The Central Europeans had home advantage in what was a great unknown. World Rankings and reputation were both in Uruguay’s favor. Los Teros entered that match on the back of appearing in Rugby World Cup 2015. They …
Read More »Poor Opening Half Sees Eagles Fall to Romania
A poor opening half from the USA saw the Eagles fall to Romania on Saturday. The loss sees the North Americans facing a 3-0 November defeat with their one remaining match being against Tonga in Spain next weekend. The fixture was captain Todd Clever’s third time leading the Eagles in …
Read More »Uruguay fall to Germany in Shock Defeat
Uruguay fell to Germany this afternoon in what was a shock defeat. The 24-21 loss means Uruguay is to fall one place in the World Rankings, to 20th behind Namibia. The match was a game of two halves. Los Teros were in control in the opening half while it was …
Read More »Wales Edge Past Pumas in Cardiff
Wales edged past Los Pumas in Cardiff, winning 24-20. The loss gives Argentina plenty of work to do to prepare for next weekend’s match at Murrayfield. The early exchanges saw Wales with possession but unable to make inroads. Argentina, in contrast, made use of their right possession to score points. …
Read More »November Internationals Preview – Chile
The creation of the Americas Rugby Championship is truly transformational. It brings together the six leading rugby countries in the Americas in an annual format. For the countries themselves it provides significantly increased opportunities. Chile is one country to be a significant benefactor. 2016 FORM In years gone by Chile …
Read More »Brazil confirm team for Germany and Portugal trip
Brazilian Head Coach Rodolfo Ambrósio has named a 26-man roster for the upcoming three test matches in Europe. Os Tupis will play two tests away to Germany and one to Portugal. Matches are to be played in Heidelberg, Leipzig and Coimbra on November 19, 26 and December 1. Players have …
Read More »ARN Forecast – November 12-13
Can anyone knock the Sage one off his pedestal? Derek took a clean victory in round one thanks to his lucky prediction of Ireland over New Zealand. Thankfully this week there are some really challenge games with a couple almost total coin-tosses. Before the goods, here’s a recap of our roster: …
Read More »Berchesi in First Start for Uruguay since World Cup
Felipe Berchesi has been given his first start for Uruguay since the World Cup. The Carcassonne fly half was given rest time during both the June Internationals and Americas Rugby Championship. Uruguay has been coached by Argentine Esteban Meneses since the World Cup. The return of Berchesi will not see …
Read More »Experienced Romania team ready for Eagles
Romania will field a team with plenty of test appearances against the US Eagles in Bucharest on Saturday. The starting lineup boasts six players with more than 50 caps to their name and there are another three ready to add their vast experience from the bench. High class goal kicker Florin …
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