The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare the men’s test teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. Chile’s series win in Russia sees …
Read More »Tournament Preview – South American 7’s RWC 2022 Qualifying – Costa Rica
The key South American Men’s Rugby event of the year 2021 will take place this Saturday and Sunday in San José, Costa Rica. Nine Latin American countries will compete at the Estadio Nacional de San José for the regional title and for two places at the Rugby World Cup Sevens. …
Read More »Chile send warning to USA with away series win over Russia
Chile were 42-27 winners over Russia this morning in Sochi. The away victory sees Chile making history by claiming an away series victory. It also sends a high alert warning to the USA, Chile’s opponents in the Americas 2 final in July. The winner will qualify for RWC 2023 and …
Read More »Peter Smith named Arrows Head Coach, Deformes leads Forwards
The Toronto Arrows have confirmed their coaching staff for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. As expected there are changes with Peter Smith promoted to Head Coach and former Chile prop Francisco Deformes hired as the new Forwards Coach. Smith takes over the lead role from Chris Silverthorn, who has …
Read More »Preview: Russia vs Chile – Second Test Match
2021 test match rugby will conclude for the Americas on Friday. The final fixture for the year sees Chile playing away from home against Russia. The match is the second of a two-match-series. Game one went the way of the South Americans; Los Cóndores made a stunning comeback to beat …
Read More »Controversial eligibility changes approved by World Rugby
World Rugby Council have approved dramatic eligibility changes to international rugby that will allow players to represent a second nation after a three-year stand-down period from their last ‘binding’ representative appearance for their first nation. According to Uruguayan journalist Ignacio Chans, the vote passed by a vote of 39 in …
Read More »Nueve equipos en busca de un lugar en Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022
Nueve equipos sudamericanos y centroamericanos competirán en el Estadio Nacional de San José de Costa Rica por el título regional y dos plazas a Rugby World Cup Sevens. Los seleccionados de Brasil, Chile, Uruguay, Guatemala, Perú, Panamá, El Salvador, Nicaragua y el anfitrión Costa Rica jugarán el sábado 27 y …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Chile make history in Russia A sensational come-from-behind performance saw Chile downing Russia 30-29 on Sunday morning, Americas time. …
Read More »Americas Rankings – November 21, 2021
The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare the men’s test teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The Americas were represented by Brazil, …
Read More »Chile complete impressive comeback win over Russia in Sochi
Chile completed an impressive comeback earlier today against Russia. The South Americans overcame a 17-10 half-time deficit to complete a 30-29 win. Santiago Videla was the hero; the fullback slotted the winning penalty with time up on the match clock. The match is a rarity; Chile and Russia had only met …
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