The Rugby Championship returns to New Zealand for the first time since Rugby World Cup 2019. The underfire All Blacks welcome a Puams side that is in fine form. The match-up will be the first of two between the countries in New Zealand as part of the 2022 Rugby Championship. …

Uruguay completed a clean sweep of the u20 series at Guelph University on Tuesday. They cruised past hosts Canada by a final score of 45-28, though the result was all but wrapped up in a one-sided first half that saw Los Teritos running out to a 33-7 lead. It didn’t …

After three rest days Paraguay return to the field in Barranquilla. Having upset Colombia in the opening fixture of the Tri Nations, Paraguay now have their eyes on Brazil. The match will continue the rivalry that dates back to 1970. The 28th match between the teams will be the first played …

Another fine display of running rugby earned Zimbabwe a 43-35 win over Chile in u20 action at Guelph University on Tuesday. It secured a second overall finish for the Junior Sables in the four-team series hosted by Canada. Tavonga Ablant was the star of the show with two tries and …

Argentina have suffered an injury blow. Francisco Gómez Kodela is out of rugby for two months. The tight head prop was injured playing this past weekend for Lyon. He had returned to the club following Argentina’s home series against Australia. Gómez Kodela started for Argentina against the Wallabies and also …

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 Paraguay upset Colombia in Barranquilla The 2022 South American Tri Nations got underway on Saturday evening in Barranquilla. Paraguay …

Julián Montoya has extended his contract with Leicester Tigers. While the length of the deal has not been disclosed, the Pumas captain is now certain to stay at Welford Road until at least the end of the 2023-2024 English Premiership season. The 28-year-old has been first choice hooker for Tigers …

Josh Thiel will join twin brother Jake on the Canada Sevens roster in Los Angeles next weekend for the final stop on the 2021-2022 World Sevens Series. The San Diego Legion midfielder has one test cap in the 15-a-side game but has yet play in the shortened code. There are …

The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare international teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as full tests are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The opening fixture of the South American …

The 2022 South American Tri Nations got underway on Saturday evening in Barranquilla. Paraguay ensured the tournament started with a bang as Los Yakares upset Colombia 21-13. Paraguay’s strong performance was a team-effort; the players worked together and were able to control a lot more of their game than were …