The May 26 2019 edition of the Americas Rankings takes into account the final round of the Sudamérica 6 Naciones A, the South American Championship. Played on Saturday were three matches yet only one counts towards rankings. In Belo Horizonte last year’s champions, Brazil played host to the Argentina XV. …
Read More »Chile power past Paraguay to claim First Win of 2019
In what was the 29th test match between Los Cóndores, and Los Yákares Chile powered past Paraguay to win 53-10, and in doing so claimed their first win of 2019. Paraguay’s one win over Chile was by 25-24 in Santiago. Today’s match-up was vastly different with Chile being the much …
Read More »South Americans in MLR – Week 18 Preview
The penultimate round of Major League Rugby (MLR) gets underway today. With the play-off’s equation remaining open there is plenty to look forward to this weekend. South American fans have plenty to look forward to with Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay all to have players involved. The opening fixture of week …
Read More »Sudamérica Preview – Paraguay vs Chile
In the third, and final, round of the Sudamérica 6 Naciones A Paraguay play host to Chile. While neither side is in contention for the title the fixture will be fully capped, making it a vital game for both Paraguay, and Chile. Both Paraguay, and Chile go into Saturday’s match …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby United New York vs NOLA Gold
The forecast is warm and sunny weather for Sunday’s match at Coney Island but the air will be thick with tension on top of the humidity. A loss for Rugby United New York would put them in a precarious position in the playoff race. In a slightly better position are …
Read More »MLR Full Match – NOLA Gold vs Houston SaberCats
The Houston SaberCats traveled to Gold Stadium in Marrero for the second time this season after their new home at AVEVA Stadium was deemed not ready for action. With the Gold pressing for first overall heading into the match, the SaberCats entered as heavy underdogs under interim coach Paul Emerick. …
Read More »Spain name squad for South America tour
Spain have named a squad of 26 players to travel on their tour of South American next month. The Leones will play against Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay on successive weekends beginning on June 8. Loosehead prop Fernando López is the most experienced man in the squad with 39 test caps, …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Colombia Los Tucanes made a massive statement in Medellín in humbling Paraguay 43-13 on Saturday. It came following leading 12-6 at …
Read More »Americas Rankings – May 19 2019
Round two of the Sudamérica 6 Naciones A saw three matches taking place in South America. Of them one was capped and had Americas Rankings points on the line. The May 19 2019 Americas Rankings have been calculated to take into account the result from Medellín. Colombia’s record 43-13 breaking …
Read More »Sudamérica Highlights – Argentina XV vs Chile
In round two of the Sudamérica 6 Naciones A the Argentina XV hammered Chile in Tucumán. The victory sees the Argentina XV remaining undefeated after two matches and well positioned to claim the title next Saturday away to Brazil. The team which played Chile was changed to that from round …
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