Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Awesome Argentina defeat All Blacks in New Zealand The script of rugby was re-written on Saturday. The mighty All …
Read More »Brazil win Tri Nations title with commanding win over Colombia
Brazil are the 2022 Tri Nations champions. Os Tupis won the South American B Championship with a commanding win over Colombia on Sunday in Barranquilla. Brazil’s 52-13 victory followed a 31-28 win over Paraguay on Wednesday. Brazil won both of their matches in the Tri Nations while Paraguay defeated Colombia in …
Read More »Meakes helps Australia claim first ever Sevens Series title
Australia have claimed their first ever World Sevens Series title. Despite finishing third in Los Angeles, the ‘Misfits’ – as they call themselves – held the best overall points total at the season’s end, edging out South Africa and Argentina to finish at the top. The best previous finish for …
Read More »Michael Smith changes focus from rugby to medicine
San Diego Legion flanker Michael Smith will switch his focus from rugby to education for the next four years. The Canadian international has accepted a position in the UBC Island Medical Program with an anticipated graduation in 2026. Smith had an exceptional season for the Legion in 2022, playing in …
Read More »NOLA re-signs Depperschmidt, trades Alvarez to Austin
NOLA Gold have re-signed versatile back Ross Depperschmidt on a two-year deal through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. At the same time the club has traded scrumhalf Christian Alvarez to the Austin Gilgronis in exchange for salary cap considerations. Depperschmidt initially joined the Gold at the end of the …
Read More »Uruguay XV down Rosario in Argentina
Uruguay’s were 26-19 winners in Argentina on Saturday. Playing as the national next-of-XV, the Uruguay XV defeated Rosario 26-19. The final score was not reflective of the overall contest; the Uruguayans had been leading 26-0. The Uruguay XV fielded a side packed with familiar names. The front-row was Mateo Sanguinetti, Guillermo …
Read More »Then and Now – Pumas that defeated New Zealand in 2020 and 2022
Argentina’s win on Saturday was Los Pumas’ first over the All Blacks in New Zealand. The win came two years after Argentina defeated New Zealand in the 202o Rugby Championship. Some players were involved in the historic double. Who were the players then and now that defeated New Zealand in …
Read More »Tri Nations – Colombia vs Brazil – ARN Guide
Colombia host Brazil in the closing fixture of the 2022 South American B Championship. Branded as the Tri Nations, the tournament saw Brazil defeating Paraguay on Wednesday and Paraguay downing Colombia in the opening fixture last Saturday. The aforementioned results mean that a win for Brazil on Sunday will see …
Read More »Eagles upset South Africa, title door opens for Pumas
The World Sevens Series is set for a dramatic conclusion on Sunday following Day One’s results in Los Angeles. Current leaders South Africa were upset by the USA that ultimately led to them missing out on the Quarter Finals. As a result the door is now open for Argentina to …
Read More »Canada coast to win over Wales in Halifax
Canada coasted to a 31-3 win over a largely second-string Wales at Wanderers Grounds in Halifax on Saturday. A masterclass in the scrum set the platform and Wales had no answer to a stifling defense. Jasmine Joyce made an early impact, sending the Canadians back to their own goal line …
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