The Americas Rankings have been updated following the completion of international competition this weekend. The October 15 2017 rankings see changes for Venezuela and Peru. As a result of Saturday’s win in Lima, Venezuela have risen and Peru fallen in the Americas Rankings. The 33-21 away win means Venezuela is …
Read More »Officials for November Internationals
World Rugby has unveiled the complete list of officials for the November Internationals. This year’s edition is disappointing from an Americas perspective as powerhouses Argentina are again lacking any appointments. From the Americas as a whole World Rugby has overlooked the region. The only match of the 40 games taking …
Read More »Pro D2 – Week 8 Preview
Week 8 of the Pro D2 is underway. In the opening game of the round Dax have home advantage against Colomiers. Playing fly half for Dax is Uruguay’s Felipe Berchesi. On the opposition bench covering fly half is Sébastien Poët. Starting at hooker is Agustin Costa Repetto. Five matches are to …
Read More »Americas Rankings – October 8 2017
The Americas Rankings have been updated following the completion of international competition this weekend. The October 8 2017 rankings see changes for Argentina, Barbados, Colombia and Peru. Argentina’s Rugby Championship campaign was poor. Los Pumas lost every single match, gaining no competition points and conceding 17 points or more in …
Read More »Pro D2 – Week 7 Preview
Week 7 of the Pro D2 is underway. The second division of French rugby is back after no matches last weekend. Argentina, Chile and Uruguay all have capped players featuring this round. The opening game of week 7 was a Thursday fixture. Perpignan had home advantage against Dax. Uruguayan fly …
Read More »Up and Under
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 Uruguay Los Teros lot but were extremely close, falling in the final play of the game against the Argentina XV. This would …
Read More »Los Pumas 7’s Slump to 6th Place Finish in Germany
Los Pumas 7’s slumped to a 6th place finish in Germany. Day Two of the Oktoberfest 7’s saw Argentina losing to both Fiji and Germany. In between, Los Pumas 7’s recorded a victory over Ireland. Fiji started well against Argentina. The Pacific Islanders raced out to a 10-0 lead thanks …
Read More »Argentina, Chile Feature in Oktoberfest 7’s Day One
Argentina and Chile were both involved in Day one of the Oktoberfest 7’s. The two day tournament is a special event being held in Munich, Germany. The two South American countries had satisfactory opening day performances. Argentina had matches against Germany, Uganda and England. Los Pumas 7’s began well, overcoming …
Read More »Up and Under
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 Chile Chile is to play in a Historic Four match tour in November. Los Cóndores’ incorporation into international activity sees the …
Read More »Chile To Play Historic Four Match Tour in November
Chile is to play in a historic four-match tour in November. Los Cóndores’ incorporation into international activity sees the Chileans’ dream turning into reality. Following a series of meetings involving Sudamérica Rugby and World Rugby it can now be confirmed that Chile will play away matches in both Asia and …
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