Chile

Up and Under is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It identifies the tops and the flops from the past seven days of everything involving Americas Rugby.   UP Powerful First Half Proves Sufficient for Chile in Win over Hong Kong In their first match since their debut Rugby World …

In their first match since their debut Rugby World Cup tournament, Los Cóndores got the win against Hong Kong. Chile ran out 22-17 winners over the Asian opposition in what was the third ranked South American team playing at home against the side well-placed to be Asia’s debutant at Rugby …

For the first time ever Chile play host to Hong Kong. Saturday’s match is Los Cóndores homecoming; it falls nine months after Chile’s debut Rugby World Cup tournament. Chile showed a willingness to play attacking rugby despite taking on regular big name opponents in Argentina, England, Japan and Samoa. The …

Iñaki Ayarza has signed a long-term deal with Vannes. The 24-year-old has signed for Vannes from 2024-2028. This sees the Chilean World Cup fullback moving north from Soyaux Angoulême XV Charente to Vannes and exchanging the Pro D2 to play in the Top 14. Vannes won promotion to the French …

Americas Rugby News has learned the structure for South American teams ahead of the regional Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifiers. How will South American teams qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027? Due to results from France 2003, Argentina has qualified already. World Rugby’s forthcoming announcement of the global qualifying pathway …

A 32-man roster will represent Hong Kong in South America in July. Hong Kong will tour the continent of the first-time, playing an historic three test matches. The no 2 Asian side will face Chile, Paraguay and Brazil. Head Coach Andrew Douglas has Joshua Hrstich as his captain. Hrstich plays …

Chile has confirmed the coaching staff of Los Cóndores for 2024. The Chilean National Men’s Rugby Team sees Pablo Lemoine joined by four others in preparation for the upcoming international duty. Chile will play home test matches against Hong Kong, Belgium and Scotland in July.   CHILE COACHING STAFF  Following …

The final two qualification spots for the Paris Olympics will be decided on Sunday in Monaco. Canada and Chile will square off in the Quarter Finals of the Men’s draw, while Argentina and Paraguay will represent the Americas in the final eight of the Women’s Draw. Canada ended their losing …

Chile has released 2024 rugby kits and they come with changes. As reported by Chilean Rugby expert Pablo Werth Münchmeyer, Los Cóndores and Los Cóndores 7’s are now provided by Marathon instead of Umbro. The change comes with alterations to the colors. While the traditional home strip will continue to …

Chile begins the new Rugby World Cup cycle in July. Los Cóndores do so with an unprecedented three match home series. Chile have home advantage against Hong Kong, Belgium and Scotland. The matches will take place in Talca, Viña del Mar and Santiago respectively. Still coached by Pablo Lemoine, the …