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 Cayman Islands The Cayman Islands toppled Bermuda on Saturday. The 28-15 away victory places Bermuda’s quest to remain in the Rugby Americas …
Read More »Americas Rankings – June 04 2017
Test match rugby this weekend saw changes in the Americas Rankings. Gains were made by the Bahamas and the Cayman Islands, respective winners in their test matches. The Bahamas recovered from losing to the Turks & Caicos Islands to defeat the Dominican Republic on Saturday. The 42-5 away victory sees …
Read More »Paraguay Crowned South American B Champions
Paraguay are South American ‘B Champions. The u19 side completed a perfect 3-0 campaign in Colombia, defeating Peru, Venezuela and the host nation. Saturday’s match against Colombia put the two undefeated countries from rounds one and two head-to-head. They had both blasted their way to victories over Peru and Venezuela, …
Read More »Argentina XV Finalize Roster for Nations Cup
A 28-man Argentina XV roster has been finalize for the Nations Cup. The Argentine players are to travel to Montevideo on Wednesday to prepare for the World Rugby Nations Cup. Matches are to take place between June 10 and 19. Confirmation of the roster sees minor changes to the training …
Read More »Clermont with Patricio Fernández win Top 14 Final
With Patricio Fernández as a replacement, Clermont won the 2016-2017 Top 14 Final. The Central French side defeated Toulon 22-16 to claim their second ever French title. The prior title came against Perpignan in 2010. Fernández came on in the second half for Clermont. Toulon also had a Puma on the bench. …
Read More »Bahamas Back to Life with Big Win over Dominican Republic
The Bahamas came back to life on Saturday, completing a big win over the Dominican Republic. The 42-5 victory secured second spot in the Rugby Americas North – North Cup. With both sides already having fallen to the Turks & Caicos Islands Saturday’s match completed the international competition. The Bahamas …
Read More »Pumitas Fall to France by 1 Point
Los Pumitas fell to France this morning by 1 point. In a heart-breaking defeat, France made use of the final play of the game to complete a 26-25 win. It sets up a must-win match for Argentina against South Africa on Wednesday. France opened the scoring, doing so through Romain …
Read More »Cayman Islands Topple Bermuda
The Cayman Islands toppled Bermuda on Saturday. The 28-15 away victory places Bermuda’s quest to remain in the Rugby Americas North – North Zone Championship Division in doubt. Doing so will depend on the result of their match against the USA South Panthers in two weeks time. Bermuda were overpowered …
Read More »Boffelli Scores a Double as Argentina XV Overcome Chile in Santiago
Emiliano Boffelli scored a double today as the Argentina XV overcame Chile in Santiago. The uncapped outside back ran in two first half tries, helping the Argentina XV to a 31-15 win. The Felipe Contepomi coached side came through the test. The team overcame Los Cóndores by five tries to …
Read More »Pumas Dealt Lezana Blow
Los Pumas have been dealt an injury. One week out from the opening test match of 2017 it has been confirmed that Tomás Lezana will not be fit to face England. The Jaguares flanker was injured in training on Thursday and will not play in San Juan. Argentina are to …
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