Who does Canada played against the most? In the second of a series looking at international opposition of the the Americas, today we look at Canada’s test matches from 1995 on. During this common era Canada has played against a total of 27 countries. This is a larger number than …
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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 Al Charron Rugby Canada has officially broken ground on a new $8 million dollar training facility in Langford, and has revealed …
Read More »Uruguay Crowned Beach Rugby Champs in Rio de Janeiro
Uruguay has been crowned Beach Rugby Champions in Rio de Janeiro. Los Teros won all of their matches at the Super Desafio BRA (Brazilian Super Challenge) Beach Rugby. The tournament was played on Leme Beach, the eastern section of the world famous Copacabana Beach. Uruguay started well with a comprehensive victory. …
Read More »Who Does Argentina Play Against the Most?
Who does Argentina play against the most? The simple answer is that it depends on which period of time it is being asked. The common era, or professional era has become common place with international rugby divided into pre and post 1995. During this common era Argentina has played against …
Read More »Argentina to face USA in Patagonia
Argentina is to face the USA in Patagonia, Americas Rugby News has learned. The 2017 Americas Rugby Championship fixture will be played in the Southern Argentine city of Comodoro Rivadavia in Chubut province. The fixture will be a final round match in the second annual Americas Rugby Championship. The Argentina …
Read More »Huete Elected Chile’s Best Rugby Player of 2016
Chilean sporting journalists have elected Pablo Huete as Chile’s best rugby player of 2016. The Bayonne second-rower’s name has appeared on the final list for best Chilean sportsmen of the year. Final awards will be given on Tuesday December 20. Huete helped Bayonne win promotion from the Pro D2 to …
Read More »PRO Rugby Roster Updates
While major details about PRO Rugby Season Two continue to be shrouded in mystery, there were blips of life from the fledgling organization in recent days with the unveiling of a new playing venue for the Ohio Aviators and a joint identification camp with USA Rugby set for this weekend in …
Read More »Argentina 2017 Rugby Calendar
The Unión Argentina de Rugby (UAR) has announced the 2017 rugby calendar. The list includes all activities for Los Jaguares and representative sides including both the Argentina XV and Los Pumas. Los Pumas 7’s will be the first team involved in international competition. They will play in the New Zealand Sevens …
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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 Guatemala A dream week in Guatemala City saw the home side winning all three matches in the South American C Championship. …
Read More »Americas Rankings – Final Positions for 2016
With the completion of the South American C Championship international competition has concluded for 2016. The final weekend of international competition saw Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Panama all taking to the field in Guatemala City. Panama’s historic first-ever victory over El Salvador sees one side rising and …
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