Uruguay enjoyed a good start to their World Rugby u20 Trophy campaign. The South Americans were 25-7 winners over Kenya at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh on Tuesday. Los Teritos now turn their attention to North America; Uruguay face the USA on Saturday. Los Teritos’ opening game provides reason for optimism. …
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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 …
Read More »Uruguay Roster for July Internationals vs France, Argentina and Scotland
Uruguay has announced a 36-man roster for the July International. Los Teros will have an unprecedented three-match home series against three giants of the sport: France, Argentina and Scotland. Uruguay now have a new head coach; Rodolfo Ambrosio replaced Esteban Meneses in April. It saw one Argentine replacing another. Ambrosio …
Read More »Hong Kong Roster for Tour to Chile, Brazil and Paraguay
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 …
Read More »When Canada Upset Scotland in Vancouver
Canada pulled-off an upset win over Scotland in the summer of 2002. This result is of note now as the teams prepare to do battle in Ottawa in the summer of 2024. The 2002 win was Canada’s most recent victory over a Tier 1 opponent. It took place in Vancouver …
Read More »History Making Brazil Qualify for First Rugby World Cup
Brazil made history on Saturday. As Yaras became the first ever South American team to qualify for a Women’s Rugby World Cup. Brazil were 34-13 winners over Colombia in the Rugby World Cup Qualifier had in Asunción, Paraguay. Brazil secures place in World Cup for the first time The historic …
Read More »Top 14 2024 Glory for Two Pumas and an Eagle
Toulouse are the 2024 Top 14 Champions. The final was one-sided; Toulouse blasted their way to a 59-3 victory over Bordeaux. The win included Pumas Santiago Chocobares and Juan Cruz Mallía. They started at outside center and on the right wing respectively. USA Eagle David Ainu’u was a replacement and …
Read More »Brasil x Colômbia por vaga histórica na Copa do Mundo
A seleção Brasileira Feminina de Rugby XV do Brasil jogará partida decisiva por vaga inédita na Copa do Mundo contra a Colômbia nesse sábado, dia 29, 16h30, ao vivo no YouTube da Brasil Rugby. O maior evento do Rugby XV mundial, a Copa do Mundo de 2025 será a primeira …
Read More »Spain Roster Includes Uncapped Argentines for Tour to Samoa and Tonga
Spain Head Coach Pablo Bouza has named a 30-man roster for the July Internationals. Spain will tour Oceania, playing away test matches against Samoa and Tonga. The tour is an important pathway for Los Leones who are targeting qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2027. Bouza’s roster contains both regular and …
Read More »Bordeaux with Guido Petti Make History in Reaching Top 14 Final
Bordeaux made history on Saturday. With Guido Petti involved, Bordeaux booked their place in the 2024 Top 14 Final. Bordeaux were 22-20 winners, holding on with time-up as Joris Segonds missed a conversion that would have sent the Semi Final into extra time. Petti played 30 minutes in the Semi …
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