Spain went 1-0 up today against Uruguay. The teams met in the first of a two match series in Montevideo. There was good rugby played by both teams and lessons were learned. Both Uruguay and Spain are preparing for RWC 2023. They are using the November internationals as preparation. Click …
Read More »Americas Rankings – November 01 2020
For the first time in 2020 the Americas Rankings can be recalculated. COVID-19 canceled all capped international competition involving teams from the Americas. This came to an end today. Uruguay’s home loss vs Spain sees changes. Uruguay went into the match ranked 17th in the world and 3rd in the …
Read More »Uruguay fall to Spain in Montevideo
Uruguay were beaten today by Spain in Montevideo. Los Leones scored two late tries to seal a 32-20 win over Los Teros. The match was the first of a two-match series. Spain outscored Uruguay by four tries to two. On the one hand, Los Leones crossed for two tries in …
Read More »Preview: Uruguay vs Spain
Uruguay play host to Spain on Sunday. The fixture is the first of two test matches between the countries. Both are preparing for RWC 2023 qualifiers. The hosts have played in four RWCs and the visitors one. Neither team is at full-strength for Sunday’s contest. The match is the fourth …
Read More »All Blacks crush Wallabies in Tri Nations opener
New Zealand wrapped up the Bledisloe Cup with one game to spare as they crushed Australia by a final score of 43-5 in Sydney on Saturday. The contest doubled as the opener of the Tri Nations tournament, with the two sides to meet again in Brisbane next weekend. By halftime …
Read More »Uruguay gets triple boost for home series against Spain
Uruguay is to get a boost for the upcoming home series against Spain. Three RWC 2019 players will join the roster. Their injection comes at the right time as the Uruguayans look to rebound from a disappointing home campaign in the South American 4 Nations. The Uruguay XV lost against …
Read More »New Zealand update traveling squad for Tri-Nations
New Zealand have named a 38-strong traveling squad for the revised Rugby Championship to be hosted by Australia. Two uncapped forwards have been added to the Tri-Nations Cup roster as winger George Bridge drops out after suffering a long-term pectoral injury in training. Called up for the first time are …
Read More »Samu Tawake added to Barbarians team for England
Just days after being named in the Fiji squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Cup, Samu Tawake has another reason to celebrate. The Rugby United New York prop is one of seven Fijian players added to the Barbarians squad to face England. Vern Cotter and Glen Jackson will coach both …
Read More »Spain confirm roster for Uruguay tour
Spain coach Santiago Santos has confirmed a 30-man traveling roster for the upcoming tour to Uruguay. Los Leones will play Los Teros in Montevideo on November 1 and November 6. The team will depart for South America on Wednesday. Included are seven players of Argentine origin. Former CUBA and Agen …
Read More »Juan Pablo Socino to play for Barbarians against England
Juan Pablo Socino is set to play for the Barbarians against England at Twickenham next weekend. The Pumas midfielder is one of 11 Saracens who have been named by the invitational side to contest the Quilter Cup. This will be the first time the 32-year-old will wear the famous black …
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