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It is official: the South American Championship is set for October. The competition will exclusively take place in Montevideo. It is to be a Four Nations tournament, in effect a 2020 version of Americas Rugby Championship without North Americans Canada and the USA. The Argentina XV will join the test …

Japan are prepared to host the troubled Summer Olympic Games regardless of any complication imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, says the country’s Olympic Minister. Seiko Hashimoto spoke at a media conference on Tuesday to reassure the public that the Games would go on in 2021. “Everyone involved is working together …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week   UP Nicaragua Nicaragua Rugby has achieved Federation status. The Federacion Nicaraguense de Rugby is now an official acknowledged governing body. The feat …

London Irish have agreed a partnership with the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism. The deal sees the Exiles kit, matchday programs, website, and more sporting a Visit Cayman logo moving forward. Located in the Caribbean, the Cayman Islands are a British territory and will hope the new advertisements will attract …

New Zealand has named its roster for the Rugby Championship. The All Blacks roster is exclusively made-up of New Zealand based players. The Japanese-based Brodie Retallick is one instance of an elite player excluded from considerations. The All Blacks are now captained by Sam Cane. The Chiefs flanker replaces Kieran …

Nicaragua Rugby has achieved Federation status. The Federacion Nicaraguense de Rugby is now an official acknowledged governing body. The feat is a critical development in the expansion of the sport throughout Central America. It marks an important step in Nicaragua following regional countries in obtaining World Rugby membership. Guatemala was …

A decision most will have considered inevitable is now official. The 2020 Rugby Americas North Sevens tournament has now been cancelled. Due to be hosted by the Bahamas in November, the event was set to feature men’s and women’s teams at under-18 level for the first time in addition to …

The Federación Peruana de Rugby has named Emilio Amadeo as the new head coach of the men’s test team. The Argentine will have a role that sees him overseeing multiple representative sides including juniors and sevens. Amadeo will also be involved in preparing local coaches nationwide. The native of Salta …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Colombia Colombia has set a target: qualify for RWC 2031. The ultimate goal is 11 years away and it involves strategic …

Colombia has set a target: qualify for RWC 2031. Colombia Rugby (FECO) President Andrés Gómez has clarified a pathway for Los Tucanes. It culminates with Colombia’s men’s test side competing at the Rugby World Cup in eleven years from now. Planning for the longterm is already underway. Colombia have identified …