Brazil and the USA competed to a 15-15 draw in São Paulo on Saturday. Played at the Estádio Nicolau Alayon there was nothing to separate the teams on full-time. Both teams scored two tries. The USA Women’s side was under 23 rather than an official capped line-up. The USA u23 …
Read More »Wilton Rebolo makes history with first Super Rugby appearance
Wilton Rebolo has made history in Australia. The 27-year-old has become the first Brazilian player to appear in Super Rugby after starting at tighthead prop for the Western Force in their home game against the Chiefs. Rebolo was a late addition to the lineup when Argentine international Santiago Medrano pulled …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas 2023 *** All-Stars ***
With the regular season of Super Rugby Americas 2023 now concluded it is time to name the best players. The season featured teams from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay and the USA. There were players from additional countries including Canada, Colombia, Ireland, and New Zealand. Teams from Argentina, Paraguay and …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Free Jacks Clinch Eastern Conference Finals Spot The New England Free Jacks have booked their place in the Eastern Conference Final. …
Read More »Cobras and Raptors Put on Wooden Spoon Thriller in São Paulo
Os Cobras and the American Raptors did it again. Just like their Super Rugby Americas 2023 match in Denver, the teams put on a slobber-knocker in São Paulo. This time the prize was avoiding the wooden spoon. The Raptors came away with a 38-34 triumph in the largest South American …
Read More »SRA Final Round 2023 – Cobras vs Raptors – ARN Guide
The final match of the regular season is the battle to avoid the wooden spoon. Os Cobras have home advantage against the American Raptors. There are so many reasons to watch this match. Above all else their contest in Denver earlier this season was a slobber-knocker. Os Cobras will take …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Silver in Toulouse, Bronze overall for for Women’s Eagles The Women’s Eagles wrapped up their 2022-23 World Sevens Series campaign with …
Read More »Silver for Women’s Eagles at World Sevens Series finale
The Women’s Eagles wrapped up their 2022-23 World Sevens Series campaign with a Silver finish in Toulouse. First half tries from Naya Tapper and Kristi Kirshe saw the USA running out to a 14-nil lead, but New Zealand came back with fire in the second half with a Stacey Waaka …
Read More »Women’s Eagles reach Semi Finals at Toulouse 7s
The USA has reached the Semi Finals of the Women’s draw at the Toulouse 7s. A 22-17 win over Fiji in the Quarter Final will see the the Eagles taking on Australia on Sunday for a spot in the Cup Final. Canada will play Spain for 9th place, with Brazil …
Read More »Cobras Can’t Withstand the Peñarol Punch
Os Cobras were unable to withstand Peñarol’s punch on Saturday. Played just outside São Paulo, Penãrol were comfortable 38-15 winners over the Brazilian Super Rugby Americas side. Peñarol scored an opening minute try and held the lead throughout. The early afternoon kick-off at the Estádio Nogueirão was briskly followed by …
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