Los Jaguares XV survived an early scare this evening. In their round five match of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR), the Argentine side pulled-off a 77-13 victory. Yet, as impressive as the final scoreline was it took 30 minutes before Jaguares XV scored points and the Olímpia Lions …
Read More »Peñarol down Selknam in nail-biter to remain unbeaten
Peñarol downed Selknam this afternoon, winning a nail-biter 26-22 in Santiago. The result maintains Peñarol’s unbeaten record in the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). After four rounds Peñarol are 4-0. Selknam are now 2-2. The match had the intensity of test rugby; it may have been a sign …
Read More »SLAR Preview – Olímpia Lions vs Jaguares XV
The Olímpia Lions and Los Jaguares XV battle-it-out in round four of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The round four match will see two winning teams from round three facing-off in Santiago’s Estadio Nacional. The Olímpia Lions continue to predominently field Argentine players. Notwithstanding, there continue to be …
Read More »SLAR Preview – Selknam vs Peñarol
Selknam host Peñarol in a mouth-watering clash on Tuesday. The Chilean and Uruguayan teams meet in the fourth round of the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). Both teams have impressed in the early stages of the SLAR competition. Selknam have rotated heavily for Peñarol, making nine changes. The …
Read More »SLAR Preview – Cobras vs Cafeteros Pro
The Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) continues on Tuesday. The fourth round of the season begins with Os Cobras Brasil XV taking on Los Cafeteros Pro. The match will be a first ever professional rugby match between teams from Brazil and Colombia. Os Cobras will run on to the …
Read More »Up and Under
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 Peñarol With a 3-0 record, Peñarol have the most wins on the field in the Súper Liga Americana de …
Read More »SLAR – El partido postergado se considerará triunfo de Jaguares XV
El partido número tres de la Superliga Americana de Rugby, que debía haberse disputado el 16 de marzo entre Jaguares XV y Cobras Brasil XV, ante la imposibilidad de reprogramarlo, se considerará triunfo de Jaguares XV. https://twitter.com/AmericasOval/status/1376170831655624705?s=20 Debido al tardío arribo del plantel de Cobras Brasil XV a Chile por …
Read More »Warriors down sluggish Arrows at Zions Bank Stadium
The Utah Warriors are 2-0. The Warriors backed-up their opening round win against the Austin Gilgronis this evening. In their round two Major League Rugby fixture, Utah were 39-24 winners over the Toronto Arrows. The home side were in control for the majority of the contest. 39 points is the …
Read More »MLR Preview – Houston SaberCats vs New England Free Jacks
A match that didn’t quite make it in 2020 will finally happen on Saturday evening. The New England Free Jacks were due to host the Houston SaberCats on March 14 of last year only for the season to be suspended and ultimately cancelled before the historic meeting could take place. …
Read More »MLR Preview – NOLA Gold vs Rugby United New York
Week 2 of the new Major League Rugby season begins at The Gold Mine in New Orleans on Saturday afternoon. It’s been nearly two years since Rugby United New York collided with East Conference rivals NOLA Gold, and it’s a meeting long overdue. Both previous meetings were razor-thin affairs but …
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