The USA South Panthers defeated Hungary 35-12 to begin their Central European tour. Played in in Szazhalombatta near Budapest the Panthers came out clean winners against Hungary’s national team. Game two of the tour will take place tomorrow, on Wednesday August 29 against Austria while the tour will conclude on Saturday …
Read More »u20 Trophy Preview – Uruguay vs Fiji
The World Rugby u20 Trophy kicks off on Tuesday with two Americas teams involved. Uruguay plays Fiji in the second match of the day. It was the Teritos who came out victorious in last year’s fixture amidst terrible wet weather. In the dry conditions of Bucharest the story could be …
Read More »Gastón Cortés Added to Argentina for Oceania Tour
Gastón Cortés has been added to the Argentina roster for the upcoming Oceania Tour. Los Pumas will face New Zealand and Australia in Nelson and the Gold Coast in rounds three and four of the Rugby Championship. For the tour Head Coach Mario Ledesma has added Leicester Tigers tighthead Gastón …
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 Argentina Los Pumas returned to winning ways on Saturday, defeating South Africa 32-19 in Mendoza. A week after losing to the …
Read More »Americas Rankings – August 26 2018
The Americas Rankings have been updated following completed of international competition this weekend. The August 26 2018 edition sees movement in the rankings with Argentina, Paraguay, Panama, and Colombia all having won matches. In Mendoza Argentina won for the first time in 2018. Los Pumas’ 32-19 victory over South Africa …
Read More »Imhoff Scores as Racing 92 Open Season in Style
Juan Imhoff scored a try as Racing 92 opened the new Top 14 season in style. The Argentine speedster crossed for an intercept try to see the Parisians completing a 25-9 away win over Toulon. Racing 92’s win was one of three away victories in week 1 of the Top …
Read More »Capó Ortega and Urdapilleta Star in Castres Victory
Americas players Rodrigo Capó Ortega and Benjamín Urdapilleta scared for Castres in the club’s season opening victory over Montpellier. The Uruguayan scored a try while the Argentine set-up Scott Spedding in what was a 25-20 victory. The fixture was a repeat of the 2018 Final, a match won by Castres …
Read More »Colombia run riot over Guyana
Colombia ran riot over Guyana today, winning 71-7. With Paraguay defeating Mexico earlier on in the day Sudamérica Rugby made it two wins from as many matches over Americas Rugby North opposition in the Americas Rugby Challenge. The competition continues on Wednesday. Los Tucanes controlled the match throughout, their head …
Read More »Paraguay see off Mexico in Americas Rugby Challenge Opener
Paraguay defeated Mexico 45-36 today in the opening contest of the inaugural Americas Rugby Challenge. Played in Medellín, Colombia Los Yácares converted a 22-19 half time lead into a nine point victory. Playing in the unfamiliar blue away strip, Paraguay were tested early and late but dominated the middle, notably the …
Read More »Rugby Championship Match Highlights – Argentina vs South Africa
Round two of the 2018 Rugby Championship saw Argentina returning to winning ways. Having lost all four prior matches this year, Los Pumas completed a 32-19 win over South Africa to claim their third ever victory against the two-time RWC champions. The match was the second of two test matches …
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