An exciting first round saw two upsets as Spain defeated Namibia in the only true test match of the round and Russia edge past the Argentina XV in a high-scoring thriller. Hosts Uruguay were comfortable winners over Emerging Italy. The second round again features just one match with World Rugby …

The Cayman Islands have confirmed their team to play Mexico in their North Zone pool match of the Americas Rugby North Championship at the Truman Bodden Complex in George Town on Saturday. A draw will be enough for Mexico to claim top spot in the North, while Cayman can still …

Canadian-eligible prop Les Leulua’ili’i-Makin has signed a deal to stay with the Brumbies in Canberra for at least two more seasons. The 25-year-old tighthead is now in his third season at GIO Stadium, earning a contract after representing Australia at the Junior World Championship in 2012. He has since become …

The teams are ready for the first of two World Rugby u20 Qualifier matches between Canada and the USA, with the winner to represent North America at the World Rugby u20 Trophy later this year. Both matches will be played at Ellerslie Park in Edmonton, the second on Saturday as …

Los Pumitas fell flat against Georgia this morning, losing 26-25 in the Junior World Championship. The result is Argentina’s third defeat in-a-row and sends the team into a battle to avoid relegation. Los Pumitas will face Samoa on Sunday with the loser finishing last in the World Rugby Junior World …

Canada came up just short to England in a thrilling back-and-forth game at Rugby Park in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Monday evening (Tuesday afternoon local time). The final score read 27-20 in favor of the world champions but Canada had every opportunity to win and can come away knowing they …

The first of two legs to determine the North American entry to the World Rugby u20 Trophy tournament will take place in Edmonton on Tuesday. Canada will be desperate to find their way back to the competition after missing out in 2016 thanks to last-gasp penalty goal from Ben Cima …

Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe is to play one last season for Toulon. The former Pumas captain has signed a one-year del to remain at the French club until June 2018. The 35-year-old joined Toulon in 2009. He made the move from the Aviva Premiership. In doing so he left the …

Los Pumitas have been named for Tuesday’s must win Junior World Championship match. The South Americans will take-on Georgia in a 9th place play-off. A failure to win will see Argentina fighting for survival in the tournament. The fixture is to be Los Pumitas’ fourth in the current tournament. The …

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. UP Brazil The magic of the Estádio do Pacaembu continues! Brazil erased a 21-6 deficit by scoring three tries in the final seven …