The classic rivalry between New York and Toronto resumes on Sunday in Jersey City. Though both teams joined Major League Rugby in 2019, their history dates back to 2018 when the two sides faced off in New Rochelle. It was the first ever exhibition match for Rugby United New York, …
Read More »Cafeteros Pro almost upset Peñarol
Los Cafeteros Pro almost upset Peñarol on Wednesday evening. The Colombians competed until the death in what was a match decided by a single point. Peñarol were 14-13 winners. The Uruguayans put on their worst performance of the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season. Los Cafeteros Pro caused …
Read More »Unbeaten Jaguares XV hammer Selknam
Los Jaguares hammered Selknam this evening to retain their unbeaten record. The Argentine side were 68-8 winners over the Chileans in a round eight fixture of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The result takes Los Jaguares XV to an 8-0 season record. Both Los Jaguares XV and Selknam have …
Read More »Olímpia Lions defeat Cobras in tight contest
The Olímpia Lions and Os Cobras had a hard-fought contest today in Montevideo. The Olímpia Lions got the job done, winning 19-15. The result sees the Paraguayans sealing their place in the Semi Finals of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). Os Cobras remain in fifth spot ahead of …
Read More »SLAR Preview – Peñarol vs Cafeteros Pro
The final match of round either of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) will be Peñarol vs Los Cafeteros Pro. It is an Uruguayan vs a Colombian team; yet, it is also a match wherein two Colombians who were on the 2020 Peñarol roster will play for Los Cafeteros …
Read More »SLAR Preview – Jaguares XV vs Selknam
Los Jaguares XV and Selknam clash on Wednesday. Their match is the second out of three for the day in the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The Argentine side go in to the match unbeaten; the Chileans have lost three of their first seven fixtures. Selknam have played well …
Read More »SLAR Preview – Olímpia Lions vs Cobras
It is the business end of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season. Three of the for Semi Finals places have been claimed. It is do or die for Os Cobras Brasil XV. The Brazilian side must defeat the Olímpia Lions in round eight to stay in the hunt. …
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 Toronto Arrows Toronto’s first home game at their temporary base in Atlanta was a winning one and then some. …
Read More »All Blacks in talks for October test against Eagles in Vegas
There are plans for the USA to face New Zealand in October 2021. Writing for the New Zealand Herald, Liam Napier notes that the match is being positioned to be played on Saturday October 23, 2011. The new home of NFL franchise, the Las Vegas Raiders is positioned as the …
Read More »Peñarol have no specialist Uruguayan fly halves
Peñarol are competing without any specialist Uruguayan fly halves. The Uruguayan team is enjoying a strong season in the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). After seven rounds Peñarol are in second position and have qualified for the Semi Finals. The team’s starting fly half in all matches has …
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