Uruguay hosted Brazil on Saturday in a second round Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifier. Having lost against Chile in round one Brazil simply had to win in Montevideo. Os Tupis gave it their all and competed throughout but Los Teros were simply too strong. The win gave Uruguay a 2-0 …

Warren Whiteley has been named as the new South African captain. The No 8 will lead his country against Argentina, Australia and New Zealand in this years Rugby Championship. Before then he will captain the Springboks in their home three-match June Internationals series against France. In being named captain, the …

Three Pumas have been named on the Barbarians roster to face England. Former Scotland Head Coach Vern Cotter will take chareg of the team for this coming Sunday’s fixture as well as a second match against Ulster on June 01. Already having been named in the Barbarians squad are Facundo …

South Africa are to play host to Los Pumas in Port Elizabeth. The opening round fixture will be played at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on August 19. South Africa’s remaining home fixtures will be in Bloemfontein and Cape Town against Australia and New Zealand respectively. For round two the Springboks are …

Juan Imhoff has suffered a season engine injury. The Argentine winger was forced off early against Montpellier on Saturday. Tests have revealed that he suffered two fractured ribs, one of which is also displaced. He will be unable to play again this season. Racing 92 won the barrage match against Montpellier. …

World Rugby has confirmed the calendar for the 2017-2018 men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The competition will be played over 10 rounds, the first of which will be in Dubai in December. The series is to again have the opening two rounds in Dubai and Cape Town. The change …

Georgia have named a 36-man training squad to prepare for their historic three-match tour of the Americas. The first stop is Calgary to play Canada on June 10, then the USA in Kennesaw on Jun 17, and finally Argentina in Jujuy on June 24. Head coach Milton Haag will reduce …

A pair of Eagles have been named to the official 2016-17 HSBC Sevens Series Dream Team. Announced on Sunday, the team recognizes the best players across the globe for their performances over the entirety of the HSBC Series. It’s the fourth consecutive year that Americas players have been named in 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 Chile Chile produced their best performance in a very long time to humble Paraguay in Santiago. The 66-7 victory saw Los Cóndores’ …

Canadian forward Mike Fuailefau and USA winger Perry Baker have been named to the official HSBC Dream Team for the London 7s. It’s the first ever such selection for Fuailefau, who is rewarded for his physical play while helping Canada finish in 3rd place during the tournament. Baker led the …