Uruguay and the Argentina XV met in the 2018 Americas Rugby Championship (ARC) this past Saturday. Their match was a round three match of thew third annual ARC tournament. Playing at home, Los Teros started strongly, producing scintillating rugby and punishing Argentina XV errors. Yet their notable lead would be …
Read More »Argentina XV Rotate Six Roster Members for Canada
The Argentina XV have rotated six roster members for Canada. The teams meet in the northern Argentine city of San Salvador de Jujuy on Saturday. Both teams head into the match coming off victories. The Argentina XV defeated Uruguay in Punta del Este while Canada humiliated Brazil in Langford. For …
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 USA A 45-13 win by the Eagles over Chile on Saturday keeps the USA’s Grand Slam hopes alive. The North Americans started …
Read More »Imhoff Try Helps Racing 92 Climb To Second Spot
A Juan Imhoff try has helped Racing 92 climb into second spot in the Top 14. Playing at home in Paris earlier today, Racing 92 defeated La Rochelle 19-12. The result sees Racing 92 overtaking La Rochelle to now only trail Montpellier in the Top 14. After 17 rounds of …
Read More »ARC 2018 – Canada vs Brazil Match Highlights
Canada returned to winning ways against Brazil. Played on Saturday evening in Langford, British Columbia the North Americans put on their best performance of the year thus far, downing Os Tupis 45-5. The North Americans were the better team for the first hour of the match. In the early goings …
Read More »Spain Shock Romania in RWC Qualifier
Spain’s quest to qualify for a second RWC was greatly boosted today. Los Leones completed a shock 22-10 win over Romania in a RWC qualifier in Madrid. Having won last weekend away against Russia today’s result gives World Rugby and the RWC a shake-up. The result puts Spain in top …
Read More »Americas Rankings – February 18 2018
Round three of the 2018 Americas Rugby Championship (ARC) has come and gone. Match results from Saturday’s matches have been calculated to determine the updated Americas Rankings – February 18 2018. The first fixture was that of the USA against Chile. With the USA having a much higher ranking than …
Read More »Super Rugby 2018 – Stormers vs Jaguares Match Highlights
Super Rugby is underway for 2018. The opening round saw just two matches being played, both were in South Africa on Saturday. Of the two the one of interest to the Americas was the Stormers vs Jaguares. In 2016 and 2017 Los Jaguares were unable to perform to the level …
Read More »Canada crush Brazil in Langford rain
Canada got their win that they so desperately wanted and did so in emphatic fashion with a crushing 45-5 result over Brazil at Westhills Stadium on Saturday evening. The visitors lost their captain, Yan Rosetti, before kickoff and did not look prepared for the cold and wet conditions. To make …
Read More »Argentina Hand Uruguay First Loss in 2018 ARC
The Argentina XV have handed Uruguay their first defeat in the 2018 ARC. Played this evening in Punta del Este the Argentina XV won the battle of Rio de La Plata 34-17. The Argentina XV’s search for enterprising play has seen errors impact their performance in the past. The same …
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