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Following the completion of international competition this weekend the Americas Rankings can be updated. Recalculations have been made to take into account matches involving two test sides this weekend. Canada’s vital RWC qualifying victory over Germany sees the North Americans gaining 1.05 rankings points. It sees no rise in placement …

It’s a little later than we intended but for good reason. This week’s podcast features Brazil flyhalf Josh Reeves talking about the Māori match, Brazilian rugby, and his upcoming move to Major League Rugby. Paul Tait stops by to chat about everything, and a conversation just a few hours old with …

The first full round of the November Internationals has come and gone. There were some notable performances from Americas players both in winning and losing efforts. Some tough calls have been made to finalize what is a line-up of players who played outstanding rugby for their countries. 1 – Lucas …

With no test matches on their schedule and riding a wave of optimism following the high-profile match against the Māori All Blacks on the weekend, Brazil have arranged a two-match tour of Argentina to fill the gap. They will play two leading provincial sides – Tucumán on Friday, November 23 and …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. Due to the high volume of rugby this week’s edition is bigger than usual.   UP Canada Canada came through their opening match …

The Americas Rankings have been updated for November 11 2018. They have been recalculated to take into account the implications of Saturday and Sunday’s November Internationals. Canada’s 65-19 win over Kenya was greatly enjoyed by the staff, players and supporters. It was Canada’s biggest scoreline since 2006 vs Barbados. The …

Brazil earned respect against the Māori All Blacks this evening. Playing at São Paulo’s famous Estádio do Morumbi the Tupis lost 35-3 but put in a far better performance than the scoresheet suggested. A determined effort from the home side saw the Māori restricted to 14 first-half points. Os Tupis …

The Māori All Blacks will begin the historic South American leg of their three-match tour in Sao Paulo, where they face off with Brazil at the Estádio do Morumbi. It is unlikely that the 67,000 seat stadium will sell out but with roughly half already spoken for it promises to …

Brazil have named two uncapped players in their squad to prepare for their match against the New Zealand Māori on Saturday. The historic event will take place at the Estádio do Morumbi in Sao Paolo with greater than 30,000 tickets already sold. The new players to the squad are both …

We’ve had plenty of requests for a podcast, and finally found enough time to get it started. This week’s show is a good one, featuring: Mark Winokur, General Manager of the Toronto Arrows Evan Olmstead, Auckland and Canada Paul Tait, Americas Rugby News Since you asked, we need your help! …