Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Uruguay Take Bragging Rights Against Namibia to the World Cup Uruguay will take an upper hand to the World Cup against …
Read More »24-team Rugby World Cup expansion likely for 2031
Expansion from 20 teams to a 24-team Rugby World Cup is likely for 2031, writes Jon Newcombe. In an interview with World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin it has been revealed that expansion is planned for 2031 for the World Cup in the USA. Click here to see what a 24-team …
Read More »Uruguay gain confidence with warm-up win over RWC opponent Namibia
Uruguay will take an upperhand to the World Cup against Namibia. Los Teros were 26-18 winners over the African country on Saturday in Montevideo. The result gives Uruguay confidence ahead of the repeat fixture at the World Cup. Before then, Uruguay take-on the Argentina XV next weekend at home. Uruguay …
Read More »RWC Warm-up – Uruguay vs Namibia – ARN Guide
Uruguay play host to Namibia on Saturday. The match is true to the words of a Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture. Uruguay and Namibia will compete together in Pool D of the World Cup. This adds extra spice to the warm-up match in Montevideo. Uruguay had a strong start in …
Read More »RWC Warm-Up – Romania vs USA – ARN Guide
Romania play host to the USA on Saturday. The match will begin Romania’s warm-ups ahead of the World Cup. The USA missed out on qualifying but will be very busy in facing European teams this month. The first stop for the Eagles is Bucharest; a hunting ground in which the …
Read More »The Best Countries Not Competing at Rugby World Cup 2023
Twenty teams from around the world will compete at Rugby World Cup 2023. The tournament will take place in France from September 08 to October 28. France 2023 is to be the tenth edition of the Rugby World Cup. It is France’s first time hosting along and the fourth time …
Read More »Brazil Fixtures 2023
Brazil’s fixtures for 2023 are coming together. Os Tupis’ fixtures will come in two varieties. First, Brazil will compete in the 2023 South American 4 Nations in Paraguay in August. Second, Brazil will compete in a special competition in Spain in November. An announcement of the dates and matches venues …
Read More »Up and Under
The Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News. It takes a look at the highs and the lows involving the Americas during the past week. UP South American 4 Nations Locked in for August The 2023 South American 4 Nations is coming in August. Brazil, …
Read More »Spain and Uruguay put on a thriller in u20 Trophy Final
Spain and Uruguay played out a thriller on Sunday. The u20 teams competed in what was an excellent game of rugby to contest the 2023 Junior World Trophy Final. In a match with the lead changing hands, Spain finished as 39-32 winners. The win for Spain represents more than just …
Read More »RWC Warm-Up – Argentina XV vs Namibia – ARN Guide
Namibia kick-off their South American in Montevideo tour on Saturday. The Welwitschias take on the Argentina XV at the neutral venue of the Estadio Charrúa. The non-capped fixture will be a tough assignment for Africa’s second best test team. The Argentina XV features played who play their rugby all over …
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