It’s almost here, the groundbreaking new test rugby tournament begins this Saturday. The bringing together of Rugby World Cup regulars Argentina, Canada, and the USA along with the rapidly developing Uruguay, Brazil, and Chile gives the Americas a legitimate and highly promising platform for rugby to grow throughout the region. 2015 …
Read More »ARC Preview – Brazil
It’s almost here, the groundbreaking new test rugby tournament begins this Saturday. The bringing together of Rugby World Cup regulars Argentina, Canada, and the USA along with the rapidly developing Uruguay, Brazil, and Chile gives the Americas a legitimate and highly promising platform for rugby to grow throughout the region. 2015 …
Read More »Brazil to Wear New Uniforms in Americas Rugby Championship
Brazil is to wear new uniforms in the Americas Rugby Championship, it was confirmed by the CBRu. The new home and away uniforms retain the colors used in 2015 but not have Tupi designs under the sleeves, running down to the inside bottom of the shirts. The new designs are …
Read More »Chile Roster for Americas Rugby Championship Opener
The coaching staff of Los Cóndores have confirmed Chile’s roster for the Americas Rugby Championship opening round fixture against Brazil. Chile will take-on the Tupis in a 5th vs 6th seed match-up at Parque Mahuida in La Reina this Saturday. Brazil and Chile join Rugby World Cup 2015 competitors Argentina, Canada, …
Read More »ARC Preview – Argentina
It’s almost here, the groundbreaking new test rugby tournament begins this Saturday. The bringing together of Rugby World Cup regulars Argentina, Canada, and the USA along with the rapidly developing Uruguay, Brazil, and Chile gives the Americas a legitimate and highly promising platform for rugby to grow throughout the region. 2015 …
Read More »31-man Brazilian Roster Confirmed
A 31-man Brazilian roster has been confirmed by the CBRu for the Americas Rugby Championship. It comes a day after the announcement of the names of 25 athletes currently in preparation for the opening round fixture against Chile. The Rodolfo Ambrosio coached side are preparing in São José dos Campos …
Read More »Brazil Name 25 Players for Chile
Tupis Head Coach Rodolfo Ambrosio has named 25 players to face Chile this coming Saturday. The fixture is to be an opening round match in the Americas Rugby Championship and the greatest opportunity for both countries to win a fixture in the inaugural Americas Six Nations tournament. The match is to …
Read More »World Rugby Launches Women’s Rankings
World Rugby has officially launched their first-ever Women’s Rankings. Using the same format as the men’s list, the new rankings are official as of February 1st. New Zealand takes the top spot in the initial rankings with France, England, Ireland, and Canada rounding out the Top 5. A total of …
Read More »Forward Thinking (Vol. 2, Iss. 2): Peru, Growth and Americas Second Division
World Rugby’s report of growth in Peru this past week was the latest in a series of positive features coming out of Latin America. A Public Relations exercise or not is besides the point as rugby is truly stronger than ever before and, in fact, significantly more so. The sport in …
Read More »Up and Under
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 USA Eagles The Eagles roster for the Americas Rugby Championship is one to be analyzed in depth. Without question it is a …
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