Tag Archives: November Internationals

New Zealand has named a formidable lineup for the highly anticipated match against Canada, to be played at the neutral venue of Donnybrook Stadium in Dublin on Wednesday. World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year nominee Faio’o Fa’amausili captains the side that also includes Olympic 7s star Portia Woodman on …

Matías Orlando was a stand-out in an otherwise underwhelming performance from Argentina. The Tucumán outside center scored Argentina’s one try and also made a clear line break. His break was the only near try by either side in the opening half. His performance was not only impressive based on attack.  Orlando …

Hope Rogers will lead out the USA Women’s Eagles for the first time when they face France on Tuesday at the Stade de la Méditerranée in Béziers. The match is the first of two on an abbreviated trip that will conclude on Friday at Montpellier’s Altrad Stadium. France were 19-13 …

Joe Launchbury is to miss England’s home match vs Argentina though suspension. The second-rower was banned for two weeks for kicking an opponent. Launchbury appeared on Monday in London before an independent disciplinary committee. Having been cited for allegedly kicking an opponent in contravention of Law 10.4 (c) in Saturday’s …

Connor Braid is set to resume his professional career in a new division – the Aviva Premiership. As first reported by Phil Meyer on BC Rugby News, the Canadian flyhalf has been offered a contract by the Worcester Warriors and should join up with the club following Canada’s final tour …

Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. Unlike previous editions this week sees Up, Under, and a third category – Buried. The reason for this are the circumstances that transpired in …

A fight erupted late in Saturday’s test match between Spain and Uruguay. The 78th minute incident saw players from both teams throwing punches. It was sparked by Spanish replacement prop Juan Anaya who shoved Uruguayan second-rower Diego Magno. With Facundo Munilla having tackled Juan Manuel Cat into touch, Anaya took offense to …

Romania outlasted Canada on Saturday, winning 21-16 in Bucharest. In a rematch from Rugby World Cup 2015, the Eastern Europeans extended their winning streak to four matches. Of the six games played Canada have two wins, those coming in Rugby World Cups 1991 and 1995. To secure the win on …

Following the completion of international competition this weekend there have been changes to the Americas Rankings. The updated Americas Rankings – November 20 2016 show changes. The Top 8 from the Americas all played this weekend. Six of these teams competed in Europe with Paraguay vs Colombia being the only …

On Saturday Scotland and Argentina met for the first time in over two years. The fixture was of vital importance to both teams due to World Rankings. Argentina entered the match in 8th and Scotland 9th. With seedings for the draw for Rugby World Cup 2019 closing in May 2017 this …