Venezuela made it two from two in RWC Qualifiers this afternoon, defeating Ecuador 52-10. The win sets up a winner-takes-all fixture against Colombia this coming Saturday. In a game featuring nine tries Venezuela scored seven of them. The first of which came after just four minutes. Second-rower Luis Lopez went …
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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 Colombia Los Tucanes are a team going places. Colombia’s desire to win promotion out of the South American B Championship was on show …
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There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following international competition this weekend. The updated Americas Rankings – October 02 2016 sees changes to a host of countries. Despite losing by 19 points at home Argentina remains well out in front on 80,93 points. Los Pumas will have a strong opportunity at …
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Venezuela enjoyed a dream start to their South American B Championship campaign, defeating Peru 33-8 this afternoon. A solid first half effort laid the foundation for victory. After a scoreless opening quarter Venezuela opened the scoring in the 22nd minute. A penalty from fly half Roberto Schaefer was cancelled out …
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The 2016 South American B Championship is underway. In the opening fixture Colombia ran riot against Ecuador, winning 75-5. Colombia’s impressive win was by 13 tries to 1. It was also a game in which Colombia demonstrated vastly superior discipline. Ecuador’s problems saw four different players yellow carded. Captain Sebastián …
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The 2016 South American B Championship will get underway this weekend. On Sunday afternoon in Lima, Peru two matches are to take place. First up will be Colombia vs Ecuador. The match will see the 2015 champions facing the team that finished bottom. Having been winless Ecuador entered repechage, facing …
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Mexico Head Coach Ruben Duque has named his 23 players for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup qualifier. Mexico will play at home to Guyana in what is also to be the Rugby Americas North Final. On the line is a chance at keeping the dream alive. Either Mexico or Guyana will …
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Colombia have named 25 players for the upcoming South American B Championship. To be played in Lima, Peru Colombia will play test matches on October 02, 05 and 08. The 2016 South American Competition will feature the same four competitors from 2015. Colombia won the tournament with an undefeated run …
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In just over two weeks time Colombia will take on Ecuador to open the South American B Championship. Being played in Lima, Peru Los Tucanes will be up against not only Ecuador but also Peru and Venezuela. The second Tier competition of South American rugby will have a significant prize …
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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 Argentina Los Pumas have done it again. Following on from their inaugural Rugby Championship win over South Africa a year ago they …
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