Americas Rugby News has learned the structure for South American teams ahead of the regional Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifiers. How will South American teams qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027? Due to results from France 2003, Argentina has qualified already. World Rugby’s forthcoming announcement of the global qualifying pathway …

Uruguay has announced a 36-man roster for the July International. Los Teros will have an unprecedented three-match home series against three giants of the sport: France, Argentina and Scotland. Uruguay now have a new head coach; Rodolfo Ambrosio replaced Esteban Meneses in April. It saw one Argentine replacing another. Ambrosio …

The USA are set to play their first match of the World Rugby u20 Trophy tournament in Edinburgh on Tuesday. A squad of 28 players have been selected by a staff led by Head Coach Neethling Gericke. All but two took part in the two-match series sweep over Canada in …

A 32-man roster will represent Hong Kong in South America in July. Hong Kong will tour the continent of the first-time, playing an historic three test matches. The no 2 Asian side will face Chile, Paraguay and Brazil. Head Coach Andrew Douglas has Joshua Hrstich as his captain. Hrstich plays …

Canada pulled-off an upset win over Scotland in the summer of 2002. This result is of note now as the teams prepare to do battle in Ottawa in the summer of 2024. The 2002 win was Canada’s most recent victory over a Tier 1 opponent. It took place in Vancouver …

San Diego recovered from an 18-point first half deficit to defeat Seattle 45-33 at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday. It was a free-flowing affair with the two sides combining for 11 tries. While the victory gives confidence to the Legion, it’s the Seawolves who will host their July 21 postseason meeting. …

A penalty goal in stoppage time from Davy Coetzer gave the SaberCats a 29-28 win over the Dallas Jackals in Houston on Saturday. It spoiled a remarkable comeback for the visitors, who had scored 28 unanswered points to erase a 26-point deficit. While the result does not affect the standings, …

Brazil made history on Saturday. As Yaras became the first ever South American team to qualify for a Women’s Rugby World Cup. Brazil were 34-13 winners over Colombia in the Rugby World Cup Qualifier had in Asunción, Paraguay. Brazil secures place in World Cup for the first time The historic …

The Vancouver Highlanders celebrated a memorable opening day with an impressive 44-33 win over the Canada Selects at Burnaby Lake on Friday night. A final tally of 1,023 were in attendance, according to the semi-pro outfit, with fans treated to an entertaining spectacle that also featured a 44-12 win by …

Los Pumitas did not get their World u20 Championship campaign off to the desired start. The Argentines were beaten 40-21, at the Athlone Stadium, in Cape Town, by England. The result denied Los Pumitas a bonus point. Argentina were the better side early-on. Following solid defense in their own half, …