Up and Under is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It identifies the tops and the flops from the past seven days of everything involving Americas Rugby.   UP Powerful First Half Proves Sufficient for Chile in Win over Hong Kong In their first match since their debut Rugby World …

A place in the World Rugby u20 Trophy Final is now just one win away for the USA after they secured a convincing 32-15 win over Uruguay on Sunday. While the two sides shared two tries apiece, the American goal kickers combined for six penalty goals that proved the difference …

A Scotland team comprised largely of second and third-choice players put Canada to the sword by a score of 73-12 in Ottawa on Saturday. Gregor Townsend took the opportunity to award 10 new caps and the youngsters delivered 11 tries against the outclassed Maple Leafs. The Canadians at least had …

France is in very fine health. A team of the future won 28-13 over Argentina on Saturday in Mendoza. Les Blues merited the win with an impressive scrum and enterprising play against a Pumas side that was not up to the pace of their rivals. The match was the start …

In their first match since their debut Rugby World Cup tournament, Los Cóndores got the win against Hong Kong. Chile ran out 22-17 winners over the Asian opposition in what was the third ranked South American team playing at home against the side well-placed to be Asia’s debutant at Rugby …

Poor execution at key moments cost the USA dearly as they fell 22-20 to Romania in Chicago on Friday night. The Eagles looked comfortable at times and sloppy at others, and in the end the failure to take advantage of scoring opportunities gave the Oaks a hard-earned though unconvincing victory. …

As Yaras are locked and loaded for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Brazil’s 12 women roster and 2 replacements travel to France on Saturday to continue preparations for the Olympics. As Yaras are one of three participants from the Americas; Brazil join Canada and the USA in chasing medals.   …

A magnificent performance from Argentina saw Los Pumitas outperforming the Junior Springboks at their own game. Played at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch, Argentina outmuscled South Africa in a dominant display on Thursday. The 31-12 win was Argentina’s third over South Africa at u20 level. Los Pumitas put on a …

For the first time ever Chile play host to Hong Kong. Saturday’s match is Los Cóndores homecoming; it falls nine months after Chile’s debut Rugby World Cup tournament. Chile showed a willingness to play attacking rugby despite taking on regular big name opponents in Argentina, England, Japan and Samoa. The …

Canada play host to Scotland on Saturday in Ottawa. The match is the first mid-year test match for both teams. Canada play host to Scotland and Romania in July while Scotland will compete an historic four-match tour of the Americas. Scotland face Canada, the USA, Chile and Uruguay. Scotland will …