Argentina face Romania in Bucharest on Saturday. The test match is the first for Los Pumas in 2021 and the first visit to Romania in 29 years. The countries have a long history; they first played each other in 1973. Yet, the number of test matches is small at eight. …
Read More »Americas in Europe: 2021 All-Stars
The Americas was well represented in European professional leagues in the 2020-2021 season. Players from the Americas’ four RWC competitors were all involved and there were others from a number of additional countries. Who though, were the best performers? This article identifies the leading Americas players across all positions. The …
Read More »El Salvador sign Tomás Jorge from Ordizia; Lucas Favre from Olímpia
Tomás Jorge has traded one Spanish side for another. The Argentine fullback has signed for El Salvador from Ordizia. The Spanish club has also signed Lucas Favre. The two Argentine new arrivals come a day after the club signed Lucas Santa Cruz, also from the Olímpia Lions. The trio have …
Read More »Brasil confirma a lista das 14 atletas para Tóquio
A Confederação Brasileira de Rugby (CBRu) anunciou a lista das Yaras, a seleção feminina de rugby sevens, convocadas aos Jogos Olímpicos de Tóquio. O grupo conta com 12 jogadoras selecionadas e mais duas atletas reservas, que viajarão ao Japão, mas somente terão condições de jogo em caso de necessidade de …
Read More »Plans for Japan to join Rugby Championship from 2024
There are plans for Japan to join the Rugby Championship from 2024. Paul Cully reports that the Southern Hemisphere’s annual Tier 1 competition may expand into a new frontier of Asia. The Rugby Championship was born in 2011. Argentina joined what had been the Tri Nations; an annual competition involving …
Read More »World Rugby confirms pools for Tokyo Olympics
World Rugby has confirmed the pools for the Men’s and Women’s competitions at the Tokyo Olympics. The Men’s bracket will take place from July 26-28 with the Women following from July 29-31. All games will take place at Ajinomoto Stadium, which hosted eight games at Rugby World Cup 2019. The …
Read More »Lucas Santa Cruz signs for Silverstorm El Salvador
Lucas Santa Cruz will continue his professional career in Spain. The 27-year-old has signed for Silverstorm El Salvador. The move comes after Santa Cruz was a standout flanker in the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). ARN named him in the All-Stars. The move is a return to Spain; …
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 Duque delivers as Brazil advance in RWC 2023 qualifiers Brazil defeated Paraguay 29-0 on Saturday in São José dos …
Read More »Americas Rankings – June 27, 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 July 27, 2021 edition considers …
Read More »26-man Argentina XV roster ready for Uruguay
The Argentina XV are ready to travel to Montevideo. Argentina’s next of XV will face Uruguay on Sunday, July 04 at the Estadio Charrúa. The match will be a one-off for the Argentina XV. For Los Teros it will serve as vital preparation ahead of their home RWC 2023 qualifiers …
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