Chile are the 2018 u20s Champions of South America. The title was won on home soil on Sunday after a successful unbeaten run in the tournament. Also competing were Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Los Cóndores 7’s defeated Brazil and Paraguay on day one but fell to a 22-19 defeat against …
Read More »Match Highlights – Ireland vs Italy
In match two of the Rugby Weekend Triple-header Ireland faced Italy at Chicago’s Soldier Field. The men in green put on a superb display to easily defeat the central Europeans. Their match was a week 1 fixture of the November Internationals. Both Ireland and Italy are to now host three …
Read More »Hourcade To Coach South American XV Against Chile and Paraguay
Daniel Hourcade is to coach the South American XV. The former Head Coach of Los Pumas will be in charge of the Sudamérica XV who are to be a part of the November Internationals playing against Chile and Paraguay. The team is to consist of players from Argentina, Colombia, and …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Canada Canada named a healthy roster for November’s RWC Repechage tournament. Including are returning overseas professional players Matt Tierney, Brett Beukeboom, …
Read More »Gatos are Champions of Colombia
For the second year running Gatos are the national champions of Colombia. The green-and-blacks won the Nacional de Clubes Super 20 Grand Final, downing Duendes 23-10 in Castilla (Medellín) on Saturday. Gatos were in control throughout the contest. They took a 12-5 lead into half time and would also concede …
Read More »Argentina Ready for Valentín Martínez
Argentina are ready for Valentín Martínez. Daniel Villen has confirmed the playing roster to travel to Montevideo to compete in the competition on November 9-10. Las Pumas are to be competing for a place at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Already qualified from South America are Brazil and …
Read More »South American 7’s U18s and U20s Take Place In Chile
The South American 7’s U18s and U20s are to take place in Chile next month. On November 3-4 Santiago’s Estadio Municipal de La Pintana will be the venue for the international competition involving aspiring players from South America. Taking to the field in the u20s will be Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, …
Read More »Samoa Unhappy About Facing Georgia, Spain and USA in November
Samoa are unhappy with their November Internationals fixtures. The Pacific Islanders play on November 10, 17, and 24 with Head Coach Steve Jackson making it clear that the tour is not what he desires. “We don’t want to be playing tier two teams, but that’s just the reality of the situation …
Read More »Pro D2 – Week 9 Preview
Week 9 of Pro D2 will be played over the coming days. In the latest round of the France’s second division fixtures will be played on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. The following preview details the involvement of the Americas. The opening match of the round sees Brive at home against …
Read More »Curda Are Champions of Paraguay
Curda are the national club champions of Paraguay for 2018. The Club Universitario de Rugby de Asunción (CURDA) defeated fellow national powerhouses Luque Rugby in a high scoring final to be confirmed as this year’s domestic champions. Played in front of an impressive crowd of 1,200 at the national rugby …
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