Uruguay is going to RWC 2019. This headline made serious noise as it was reflected upon by rugby followers the world over. As impressive as it was it must not be viewed as the end point in the qualification process for Uruguay. Instead what Uruguay and the RWC need from …
Read More »Massive Changes made by Argentina XV to Face Chile
Massive changes have been made by the Argentina XV to Face Chile. The teams meet at the bottom of the world on Saturday in a second round match in the Americas Rugby Championship (ARC). Both teams are looking for their first win after Chile fell to Brazil and the Argentina …
Read More »Pedro Mercerat Departs Argentina to Play in Italy
The exodus of players from Argentina to Europe continues. The latest to depart is Pedro Mercerat, the first ever fullback for the Argentina XV. Aged 27, Mercerat was a regular for the Argentina XV in 2016. He did not earn any caps for Los Pumas but was very much one …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. With many significant activities this week an extra-long list in both the Up and Under categories is required. UP Uruguay Uruguay are …
Read More »Four Spots Remain for RWC 2019 – Who Can Qualify?
Only four Spots Remain for RWC 2019 – Who can qualify? There are opportunities for countries from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania. They come in the form of (a) direct regional qualification and (b) repechage. Uruguay sealed the final spot in Pool D of RWC 2019. The South …
Read More »Uruguay vs Canada RWC Qualifier – Match Highlights
History was made on Saturday afternoon in Montevideo, Uruguay. The home team defeated Canada to send the North Americans into Rugby World Cup repechage qualifiers for the first time in history. Uruguay’s come-from-behind victory saw the South Americans winning the match 32-31. On aggregate Los Teros won the series 70-60. It …
Read More »Americas Rankings – February 04 2018
The Americas Rankings – February 04 2018 see changes from the previous week. The rankings are based on the outcomes of this weekend’s Americas Rugby Championship (ARC) matches. Two of the three had points on the line and they have resulted in notable movement. Brazil rise one spot due to …
Read More »RWC 2019 Pool D Finalized
Pool D for Rugby World Cup 2019 has now been finalized. Uruguay’s successful qualification for RWC 2019 ahead of Canada confirms the final participant in the group. Los Teros will face Australia, Fiji, Georgia and Wales in Japan in next year’s World Cup. Uruguay qualified for RWC 2019 as Americas …
Read More »Uruguay defeat Canada to Qualify for 2019 World Cup
For the second time in World Cup history Uruguay have qualified as the Americas 2 representatives. Los Teros realised their dreams with a remarkable 32-31 victory, overturning a 15-point first half deficit to win the game and with it the series to book their spot at the 2019 World Cup …
Read More »Brazil Claim Hard-Fought Win Over Chile
Brazil claimed a hard-fought win over Chile this afternoon. The 16-14 win gets their Americas Rugby Championship (ARC) campaign to an ideal start. It also marks Brazil’s first away win in ARC history and a historic first ever win over Los Cóndores in Chile. In the early goings Brazil had …
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