Brazil

There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following international competition this weekend. The updated Americas Rankings – October 02 2016 sees changes to a host of countries. Despite losing by 19 points at home Argentina remains well out in front on 80,93 points. Los Pumas will have a strong opportunity at …

The Cook Islands are to play historic test matches in Brazil and Mexico in June 2017. The tour represents a significant breakthrough for all three countries. The Cook Islands will play one test match against each country, doing so in the Americas. The Pacific Islanders will also have two home test …

A year ago to this day Uruguay played their first Rugby World Cup match in twelve years. Los Teros made their England 2015 debut appearance against Wales a Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium. The match was the accomplishment of hard work in which an uphill battle was conquered. For Uruguay getting to …

Uruguay will play in the 2017 World Rugby Junior World Trophy. Los Teritos earned the right to compete in the under 20 Tier 2 competition today, defeating Chile in Santiago. Both Uruguay and Chile went into today’s final with perfect records. They had both defeated Brazil and Paraguay earlier in …

Brazil got past Paraguay today to finish third in the Junior South American Championship. The 29-13 win sees the Tupis coming away with one win and two losses while Paraguay finish winless. The result means Brazil is safe and will again play in the tournament in 2017. Paraguay is not …

Uruguay and Chile will meet in the Junior South American Championship Final on Saturday. They earned the right to do so after winning their respective matches in Santiago on Wednesday. Chile overcame a determined Paraguay while Uruguay had a strong first half to overcome Brazil. Los Teritos’ 37-25 win over Brazil …

Chile’s u’19’s set-up a final against Uruguay by beating Paraguay on Wednesday. Played at the Old Grangonian Club in Santiago the home side backed-up their opening round win over Brazil on Sunday. The home side enjoyed the better of play to win comfortably. With early pressure mounting Los Yacarés were down …

World Rugby must act to change player eligibility rules immediately. It cannot allow for test match rugby to be tarnished any further. The sport is under attack at the highest level as unions are using the laws to their advantage to identity talent and nationalize players to, within three years, have …

Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Axel Müller Following a nightmare start to the Top 14 season the knives have been out for Toulon players and staff. Former …

Uruguay’s u19’s side sounded a strong warning to South American rivals on Sunday. In the opening round of the 2016 Junior South American Championship Los Teritos hammered Paraguay 90-0. The Four Nations tournament involves Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay with Chile being this year’s host nation. The hosts enjoyed a …