Peñarol and Os Cobras are close to the test teams of Uruguay and Brazil. Their match-up is one with more on the line that points on the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) table. It is a match to size-up what is to come mid-year in the RWC 2023 qualifiers. …
Read More »Hourcade’s desire: SLAR to become South America’s Super Rugby
Daniel Hourcade has a vision; his desire is for the Sùper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) to become South America’s Super Rugby. The former Head Coach of Argentina is now the High Performance Manager of Sudamérica Rugby. During his time in charge of Los Pumas, Hourcade experienced highs and lows. …
Read More »Chile referee Francisco Saavedra new Head Coach of Guatemala
Guatemala have a new Head Coach of their national men’s team. Chilean referee Francisco Saavedra is has arrived in Guatemala to take charge of the test team. Saavedra and his wife are now settling down to their new lives. The move is Saavedra’s first foreign employment experience in rugby. Despite …
Read More »Cafeteros Pro lose Argentine trio to season ending injuries
Los Cafeteros Pro have suffered a triple injury blow; a trio of Argentine players have been ruled out for the remainder of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season. Second-rower Ramiro Tallone, flanker / N8 Aníbal Panceyra Garrido, and fullback Facundo Pueyrredón will not play again in 2021 for …
Read More »Impressive Selknam secure bonus point win over Cafeteros Pro
Selknam delivered an impressive performance to claim a bonus point win over Los Cafeteros Pro. The 42-11 victory was by seven tries to one and all seven tries were converted by the Chilean team. The result moves Selknam to be two points behind the second placed Peñarol on the Súper …
Read More »Peñarol return to winning ways against Olímpia Lions
Peñarol returned to winning ways this afternoon. The Uruguayan team were 29-10 winners over the Olímpia Lions at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo. The match was Peñarol’s fifth win from six Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) matches this season. Peñarol won the match by two tries to one. The …
Read More »SLAR Preview – Cafeteros Pro vs Selknam
The in-form Selknam take-on Los Cafeteros Pro on Sunday. The match is a round six encounter in the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). Selknam will be looking for a win to potentially move into second spot. Los Cafeteros Pro are chasing their first win of the campaign. The …
Read More »SLAR Preview – Peñarol vs Olímpia Lions
Peñarol’s first home match of 2021 will be the match of the round. The Uruguayan side has performed well thus far in the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). Their opponents, the Olímpia Lions, are a team that has surpassed expectations and deserves to be in 4th position. Peñarol …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby ATL vs Rugby United New York
The fifth and final match of Week 4 takes place on Sunday afternoon. Rugby United New York is the next team to take on Rugby ATL at ‘The Snake Pit’, where the Ratlers have proven unyielding hosts in the opening weeks of the season. New York will have had much …
Read More »MLR Preview – Utah Warriors vs Seattle Seawolves
A West Conference clash between the Utah Warriors and the Seattle Seawolves will put a bow on a busy Saturday of Major League Rugby action. The scenic Zions Bank Stadium will serve as the venue for what has become a fierce rivalry between the two founding members. In their four …
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