Uruguay claimed a major scalp with a 29-25 victory over the US Eagles at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo on Saturday in the final round of the Americas Rugby Championship. The result had no influence on the final standings with the USA just holding 2nd spot by a nose by …
Read More »Canada smash Chile in Santiago
Canada pulverised a hapless Chilean side in Santiago on Saturday to end their Americas Rugby Championship on a high. Nine tries from seven different players contributed to a 64-13 score, Canada’s third-highest score total and points differential in their history, and the most since their 69-3 effort over Barbados in …
Read More »Argentina XV defeat Brazil to become Americas Rugby Champions
The inaugural Americas Rugby Championship came to a close at the unofficial spiritual home of Brazilian rugby, São José dos Campos this evening. The Argentina XV wrapped-up the title by defeating Brazil 42-7. 10 minutes in Juan Pablo Estelles opened the scoring. His try came from an opportunistic box-kick from …
Read More »Brazil, Argentina Impress on Day One in Rio
Hosts Brazil and south-western neighbors Argentina went undefeated on day one of the Rio 2016 Rugby Sevens preparatory tournament. Brazil dominated all opponents, winning by 22 or more in all matches and conceding no points in the process. Combined with previous results the Brazilian women’s Rugby Sevens side have, remarkably, …
Read More »Jamaica Hammer St. Vincent and the Grenadines in RWC 2019 Qualifier
Jamaica hammered St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the inaugural Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifier this afternoon. The 48-0 win at the Arnos Vale Sports Complex in St. Vincent and the Grenadines was played in front of a record crowd of 1,000 for a rugby match in the Caribbean island nation. For …
Read More »Jaguares fall flat in away loss to Sharks
Los Jaguares fell flat this afternoon in an away loss to the Sharks in Durban. In failing to score any second half points the Argentine side were defeated 19-15. The Sharks opened the scoring early with fly half Joe Pietersen kicking his first penalty of the match. Los Jaguares responded …
Read More »Dramatic Day 1 in Las Vegas
A number of close matches and surprise results marked the first day of the Las Vegas stop on the HSBC Sevens Series. With two rounds of pool play complete, five teams have already qualified for the Cup finals, with Argentina the first to do so from the Americas. Canada share …
Read More »Eagles Call in the Cavalry for Uruguay
John Mitchell has made wholesale changes to his Eagles team to face Uruguay in the final round of the Americas Rugby Championship, to be played at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo on Saturday. The surprise defeat at the hands of Brazil has left the USA three points behind the Argentina …
Read More »Bautista Ezcurra Featured by World Rugby
In the lead-up to the Las Vegas Sevens tournament Los Pumas Sevens play-maker, Bautista Ezcurra was Featured by World Rugby. The video posted on the governing body’s youtube channel shows highlights of Ezcurra’s performances in prior tournaments. Aged 20, Ezcurra is being prepared for potential higher honors with Los Pumas. His …
Read More »Chile confirm team to face Canada
Chile has confirmed their starting team to take on Canada in the fifth and final round of the Americas Rugby Championship, to take place at the Estadio Municipal de la Pintana in Santiago. Los Cóndores currently sit at the bottom of the table and will need a win or two …
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