There is arguably no country that interests World Rugby more than that of the USA. Terminology such as the speeding giant is commonly used to categorize and glorify the Eagles. Unlike prior World Cup tournaments, RWC 2019 will see the USA having a team of professional players. This revolution has …
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Super Series Preview – USA vs New Zealand
It was a difficult opening for the Eagles on Friday, as they fell in convincing fashion to England in the opening round of the Women’s Rugby Super Series. They could not have asked for a more challenging task in their second match as the hosts are asked to front up …
Read More »Super Series Preview – Canada vs France
Round 2 of the Women’s Rugby Super Series takes place on Tuesday with the first of two matches between Canada and France. It was in the Super Series three years ago when they last met, a 29-10 win for the Canadians in Utah. In fact the French have lost three …
Read More »Toulon Sign Sergio Parisse
Less than a week after departing Stade Français Sergio Parisse has been signed by rivals Toulon. The Argentine-Italian will join the Mediterranean club following RWC 2019 in Japan on a one-year contract, Toulon has confirmed. Aged 35, Parisse is regarded as the greatest Italian player of his generation. He is …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Jaguares All the talk over the weekend was about Los Jaguares, and rightfully so. The Argentine team hammered the Brumbies to …
Read More »Brazil Crowned South American U18 Champions
Brazil have been crowned the South American U18 Champions. As Yaras went unbeaten this weekend in Santiago, Chile in both the round matches and the knock-out matches. The South American U18s this year featured four countries – Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and hosts Chile. All countries faced each other once with …
Read More »Argentina Qualify for 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
Argentina have qualified for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Los Pumas 7’s booked their place today by winning the South American men’s Olympic qualifying tournament in Santiago, Chile. Today marked the second, and final, day of the Olympic qualifiers. To read about events from day one click here. …
Read More »28 Jaguares Travel to Christchurch for Super Rugby Final
A roster of 28 Jaguares will travel to Christchurch for the Super Rugby Final. The top two sides from the regular season will contest the 2019 Final on Saturday with the Argentine side making their first appearance on the biggest stage of Southern Hemisphere professional rugby. Head Coach Gonzalo Quesada …
Read More »Argentina, Brazil Unbeaten On Day One of Tokyo 2020 Qualifiers
Argentina, and Brazil went unbeaten on day one of the Tokyo 2020 qualifiers. Played on Saturday at Old Boys in Santiago, Chile Los Pumas 7’s and Os Tupis 7’s both won all three of their respective pool matches and a re one played going into day two. With a spot …
Read More »New Zealand survive tough Canada test
New Zealand overcame a tough Canadian challenge to win 35-20 in the second game of the Women’s Rugby Super Series on Friday. As a result Canada drops one place in the World Rugby Rankings, but they will have an immediate chance to reverse the change in their next match against …
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