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Round two of the 2018 South American u20’s took place today. Taking to the field in Asunción, Paraguay were six teams, two of whom backed-up from their wins in round one to win again for a second time. The first match of the day saw northern South American countries Colombia …

A 26-man Argentina XV roster has been named for upcoming international activities. The squad is boosted by the presence of Tomás Cubelli, a player sidelined through injury since September. The Argentina XV will train together in Buenos Aires in a three day camp next week. The training is to prepare …

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.   UP Robert Paylor The sophomore lock for the UCal Golden Bears suffered a catastrophic neck injury while playing in the Collegiate Nationanal …

Round One of the 2018 South American u20’s produced some noteworthy results. Coming out with wins were Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay. Their respective victories came against Venezuela, Colombia and Brazil. Taking place at the Estadio Héroes de Curupayti in Asunción, Paraguay there were two lopsided matches and one which went …

China blasted through the field in the women’s qualifier event at the Hong Kong Sevens to clinch core status for the 2018-19 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series on Friday. The impressive display culminated in a dominant 31-14 victory over South Africa in the final with only their opening pool match against …

Brazil is ready for the South American u20’s. Getting underway in Asunción, Paraguay on Sunday, Brazil will take on the home side in their first of three matches in the 2018 competition. After facing Paraguay Brazil will play their second match against Chile three days later. The demanding schedule then …

Sebastián Pineyrúa has been ratified as the new Sudamérica Rugby President. The former President of the Unión de Rugby de Uruguay (URU – Uruguayan Rugby Union) replaced Marcelo Rodríguez who is now the President of the Unión Argentina de Rugby (UAR – Argentine Rugby Union). Pineyrúa became in charge of the …

Brazil’s women’s sevens side is all set for Hong Kong. The Yaras are to play at the biggest annual Rugby Sevens event on the planet. The 2018 edition will be played from April 6 to 8. Head Coach Reuben Samuel has named 13 players in a strong roster that containts …

The fixtures for the revamped and re-branded Sudamericano 6 Naciones ‘A’ have now been confirmed. Promoted to the top division this year are Colombia who join regulars Paraguay, Chile, and Brazil. The two World Cup sides – Argentina and Uruguay – will not field test sides, instead entering the Argentina …

Negotiations are underway from Uruguay Rugby (URU) and leading soccer clubs for the country’s two South American professional rugby teams. Referí reports that the national governing body has the revolutionary idea of joining forces with Uruguayan soccer clubs to complete the path to professional rugby. Soccer clubs Nacional and Peñarol, …