In what was their biggest win over Chile, Brazil silenced Chile in São Paulo this evening. The 28-12 win was an opening round match in the new Sudamericano 6 Naciones ‘A’. The competition replaced the former South American ‘A’ Championship. In the 2017 South American ‘A’ Championship Chile downed Brazil …
Read More »Argentina XV Overwhelm Paraguay
The Argentina XV overwhelmed Paraguay this afternoon, winning 64-3 in Asunción. The match was an opening round fixture in the Sudamericano 6 Naciones A. The tournament has replaced the former South American A Championship. In Asunción the Argentina XV scored 10 tries, doing so without conceding any. They were the …
Read More »Uruguay XV Win in Medellín
The Uruguay XV opened their Sudamericano 6 Naciones A campaign today, winning in Medellín. The 26-5 victory saw some impressive tries scored and also a committed effort from the hosts. A strong early start from Uruguay saw Andrés De León scoring. The flyhalf’s try was converted by right winger Federico Favaro. …
Read More »Bolivia Joins Sudamérica Rugby
Bolivia has joined Sudamérica Rugby, effective immediately. The Federation Boliviana de Rugby (FBR) has been officially accepted by Sudamérica Rugby as an associate member. The landlocked South America country is the final South American country to join the regional governing body. Bolivia joins Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, …
Read More »Last-gasp try lifts Legion over SaberCats
A Tony Purpura try in stoppage time secured a remarkable 35-32 victory for the San Diego Legion over the Houston SaberCats at Torero Stadium on Friday. The two teams went shot-for-shot for more than 80 minutes in a thrilling match that saw the lead change hands an incredible seven times. …
Read More »MLR Preview – Utah Warriors vs Glendale Raptors
The Utah Warriors opened their Major League Rugby account in San Diego last weekend and though they couldn’t get the win, they did come away with a bonus point and the feel-good factor of ending the game on a high. On Saturday they host the league-leading Glendale Raptors at Zions …
Read More »Rounsefell Cup Preview – UBC Thunderbirds vs UBCOB Ravens
The biggest trophy in BC men’s rugby will be contested on Saturday when the three-time defending champion UBC Thunderbirds take on some familiar faces in the UBC Old Boy Ravens with the Rounsefell Cup on the line. Abbotsford’s Rotary Stadium will host BC Rugby Finals day, with nine games in …
Read More »Match Preview – Colombia vs Uruguay XV
The first match of the new Sudamericano 6 Naciones ‘A’ competition will take place in Medellín where Colombia host the Uruguay XV at the Estadio Cincuentenario on Saturday. Having already qualified for the World Cup, neither Uruguay nor Argentina will enter test sides in the new South American Championship, allowing …
Read More »Match Preview – Brazil vs Chile
One of the hottest rivalries of modern times in the Americas is set to continue on Saturday. Brazil host Chile at the Estádio do Canindé in the opening round of the Sudamericano 6 Naciones ‘A’. It’s the only full test match of the first round and one of only four during …
Read More »MLR Preview – San Diego Legion vs Houston SaberCats
The San Diego Legion host the Houston SaberCats at Torero Stadium on Friday evening in the second of three Major League Rugby games this weekend. San Diego earned their first win at home against the Utah Warriors on Sunday and must front up again on only four days rest against …
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