Sebastián Pineyrúa has been ratified as the new Sudamérica Rugby President. The former President of the Unión de Rugby de Uruguay (URU – Uruguayan Rugby Union) replaced Marcelo Rodríguez who is now the President of the Unión Argentina de Rugby (UAR – Argentine Rugby Union). Pineyrúa became in charge of the …
Read More »Team of the Week
What a weekend for Americas players! The Jaguares in fine form, Major Leauge Rugby preseason action, and many players enjoying strong games in Europe. It’s been a while since we’ve seen so much competition for places, in fact this might be the best weekend on record with enough players to …
Read More »Chile names extended squad for Sudamericano
Mark Cross has named an extended group of 49 players in his Condores squad for the South American Championship, now known as the Sudamericano 6 Naciones ‘A’. The squad is a mix of established veterans and young prospects and features eight players who are based abroad. On paper this looks …
Read More »Fixtures confirmed for the new South American Championship
The fixtures for the revamped and re-branded Sudamericano 6 Naciones ‘A’ have now been confirmed. Promoted to the top division this year are Colombia who join regulars Paraguay, Chile, and Brazil. The two World Cup sides – Argentina and Uruguay – will not field test sides, instead entering the Argentina …
Read More »Chile name u20 squad for South American Championship
Chile have confirmed a list of 26 players to compete in the u20 South American Championships, to be hosted by Paraguay beginning on April 8 until April 14. The team was selected after a final selection match against men’s club PWCC. They depart for Asunción on April 6. Named in …
Read More »Chile Ready for Hong Kong
Chile is ready for Hong Kong. Los Cóndores 7’s Head Coach Edmundo Oleos has named a 12-man roster for the biggest Rugby Sevens annual tournament – the Hong Kong Sevens. This year’s edition will be played from April 06-08. Back in the roster is captain Felipe Brangier. He returns from a …
Read More »Match Preview – New Orleans Gold vs Houston SaberCats
It’s another first for Major League Rugby – the first rematch! Round 2 of the home-and-away preseason arrangement between the New Orleans Gold and the Houston SaberCats takes place on Gold territory this time, their first match at Archbishop Shaw Field. The two teams last met on February 24, Houston …
Read More »Major League Rugby – One Month Out
We’re almost there. One month from today the whistle will blow, the ball will fly through the air, and it will be game on for the newest professional rugby competition in the Americas – Major League Rugby. If things go as planned there will be another beginning further south down …
Read More »ESPN to broadcast Major League Rugby
Major League Rugby has announced a landmark deal with ESPN to broadcast 18 games across multiple platforms during the inaugural season. The new league has also confirmed that regional sports networks will also carry the same package to local markets. With 13 games already committed to CBS Sports Network, it …
Read More »Uruguay and Leading Soccer Clubs for South American Professional Rugby
Negotiations are underway from Uruguay Rugby (URU) and leading soccer clubs for the country’s two South American professional rugby teams. Referí reports that the national governing body has the revolutionary idea of joining forces with Uruguayan soccer clubs to complete the path to professional rugby. Soccer clubs Nacional and Peñarol, …
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