Sudamérica Rugby intends on using the Estadio Charrúa as a hub this year, writes Ignacio Chans for El Observador. The South American regional governing body is advancing plans for 2020 competitions for Men’s, Women’s and u20’s activities. The COVID-19 pandemic means all rugby is presently suspended. The outlook is not …
Read More »World Rugby officially postpones July internationals
In a move widely seen as inevitable, World Rugby has officially postponed the upcoming July test window. All international tours that were due to take place during that month have been cancelled. Though discussions are ongoing about the potential of playing some of those matches at a later date, there …
Read More »MLR 2020 Review – Austin Gilgronis
What a difference a year makes. At the end of the 2019 season Austin, then the Elite, were the odds-on favorites to be the first Major League Rugby franchise to either fold or relocate. Up until weeks before the 2020 campaign kicked off, in fact, most pundits were still wondering …
Read More »Six Countries Represented on Sudamérica Women’s Referee Panel
Six countries are represented on the first ever South American Women’s Referee Panel. Sudamérica Rugby made the announcement of a panel of twelve officials. They are from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay. Brazil is the country with the most referees appointed with four. They are Cristina Futuro, Gabriela …
Read More »Full Match – Belgium vs Brazil 2017
Brazil made history in 2017. For the first time ever Os Tupis won a test match in Europe. Brazil wrote history by defeating Belgium 23-19 at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels. The win came despite Belgium having started the strongest, appearing to be on their way to victory. Belgium …
Read More »Beaumont retains role as new World Rugby Council named
Bill Beaumont has retained his position as Chairman of the World Rugby Council. The former England and Lions international has claimed an election win over outgoing Vice-Chair Agustin Pichot of Argentina by a final tally of 28-23. Managing the secret ballot process that ended on Thursday was PwC. Also confirmed …
Read More »Ten Desired Test Rugby Tours: South America
International competition is healthy within the Americas. The Americas Rugby Championship and Americas Rugby Challenge have enhanced test rugby within the region. The upcoming introduction of promotion and relegation will only advance rugby in the region further. A vital part of the international calendar are the incoming and outgoing tours, …
Read More »Rugby Canada confirm vote for Beaumont in World Rugby election
Rugby Canada have confirmed their support for Bill Beaumont to continue as World Rugby Council Chairman. The organization cast their vote on Monday for the incumbent from England who is running against current Vice-Chair Agustín Pichot of Argentina. Votes were to be submitted by secret electronic ballot to auditors PwC …
Read More »Voting window closes on World Rugby election
The voting window for the World Rugby election to decide the Chairman position for the next four years has now closed. Incumbent Bill Beaumont of England is running against current Vice-Chair Agustín Pichot of Argentina in a race that is certain to be the closest in the sport’s history. Electronic …
Read More »Beaumont vs Pichot – The Fight for Rugby’s Future
On Sunday the electronic ballots will open with 51 votes to be cast by World Rugby Council members to decide on the position of Chairman. The incumbent is Bill Beaumont, his challenger current Vice-Chair Agustín Pichot. Representatives have until Thursday to make their decision. On May 12 one of them …
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