Completing an impressive start to 2016 Argentina have won the Viña del Mar 7’s in Chile. The tournament title follows winning the American Sevens last weekend at home in Mar del Plata. The Argentine side regathered from an opening day loss against South Africa to go unbeaten on day two …
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Two spots were taken for the world’s premier annual Rugby Sevens event today as Brazil and Chile sealed qualification for the Hong Kong Sevens. The two South American countries earned the right to compete in Hong Kong this year by finishing as the top two in the Sevens tournament in …
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A complete calendar of rugby matches for Uruguay at all levels has been released by the URU. The Year 2016 for Uruguay Rugby will be groundbreaking with more rugby than ever before for Los Teros while the Uruguay XV, Los Teros 7s, Uruguay under 20s and the national club competitions are …
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The governing body of rugby in Brazil, the CBRu has confirmed venues for the Americas Rugby Championship. In doing so São Paulo state is to host Brazil’s Americas Rugby Championship Games, with the rest of the country missing out. The late announcement is due to the uncertainty of where to …
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A Brazilian rugby exposition is taking place in São Paulo. Organized by Portal do Rugby founder, Victor Ramalho the exposition showcases the sport of rugby in Brazil over the years. Contrary to popular understanding rugby has a deep history in Brazil which the exposition illustrates. Ramalho points out that “the objective …
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The 30th edition of the Sevens Viña del Mar is coming up in Chile. This coming weekend the 2016 edition of Chile’s biggest annual international event, the Casillero del Diablo Seven Viña will take place. Headlining the tournament will be the current world number two at Rugby Sevens, South Africa in …
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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 Los Jaguares Membership Argentina’s Super Rugby franchise began training last week with 35 players beginning preparations in Buenos Aires. Early indications are …
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The 2016 American Sevens in Mar del Plata have been won by the home nation of Argentina with Los Pumas 7s defeating South Africa 7s Academy 17-14 in the Cup Final on Sunday evening.The teams earned the right to compete in the final after winning their respective Quarter Finals and …
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Los Pumas and Springboks 7s impressed on Day 1 of the America Sevens in Mar del Plata, Argentina this afternoon. The two-day Rugby Sevens tournament is the first of the year in the Americas and serves as vital Olympic Games and International Sevens Series preparation for a number of those …
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A new logo for the revised Americas Rugby Championship has been unveiled. The image features streaks of green, light blue, and red in the form of a rugby ball. The colours closely match those found on the jerseys of the participant countries – Brazil’s green, the light blue of Argentina …
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