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Up and Under is usually a weekly segment on Americas Rugby News. It has been on hold since March 16 because of covid-19. Up and Under makes a return today thanks to the large number of off-field activities during the past week.   UP British and Irish Lions Tour of …

On Sunday the electronic ballots will open with 51 votes to be cast by World Rugby Council members to decide on the position of Chairman. The incumbent is Bill Beaumont, his challenger current Vice-Chair Agustín Pichot. Representatives have until Thursday to make their decision. On May 12 one of them …

RWC 1995 Semi Finalists, England began their campaign against Argentina. They were unable to score a try in the contest, though they were 24-18 winners. It was a tough result for Los Pumas, although it was an important result from them to learn upon as they developed towards their break-through …

An Argentine and a Colombian have been named by L’Equipe in the Top 14 team of the season. The team was selected based on 17 rounds of the 2019-2020 season. Selection for the line-up was base on statistics from the season. Argentine winger Santiago Cordero led the statistics for his …

Call it surprising or ridiculous or something in between, but Argentina vs Tonga had never taken place prior to RWC 2015. Their historic first ever test match was a pool match in Leicester, UK. It was a must-win fixture due to Los Pumas having had fallen to New Zealand and …

With the sporting world on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic there are questions concerning when competitions will resume. In the case of rugby there is no clear answer. Administrators are busy behind the scenes seeking solutions, yet World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has said there is a strong …

The campaigning process for World Rugby elections has seen candidate Agustín Pichot plotting a British and Irish Lions of the Americas. The British and Irish Lions are the combined test sides of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Every four years, in between RWCs, the British and Irish Lions embark on a …

Rugby United New York are looking to sign legendary New Zealand fly half Dan Carter, reports Rugby Pass. The RWC 2011 and 2015 winner departed Japanese side Kobelco Steelers last week and is now a free agent. The 38-year-old could now join his opponent from the RWC 2015 final, Drew …

Kamaishi may yet host Canada vs Namibia. The Japanese city was to play host to the fixture on Sunday October 13, 2019. However, the match was cancelled as a result of Typhoon Hagibis. This saw both Canada and Namibia playing three rather than four pool matches each at RWC 2019. World …

With six minutes remaining, Phil MacKenzie scored for Canada to put them in the lead against Tonga. The game was none other than a RWC match and Canada were 25-20 winners thanks to MacKenzie’s score. The match was Canada’s opening fixture of RWC 2011. Played in Whangarei, New Zealand, the …