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Things look a little better in the Premiership with a dozen Americas players named to match day squads for games on Friday and Sunday. As the calendar ticks over into the New Year, the second half of the season officially begins with Saracens and Wasps tied for top spot and …

The Fiji roster has been announced for Punta del Este. They are the special invitees, or attraction, at the South American 7’s. Remaining competitors are all from the Americas. The 2016 Olympic Gold Medalists will be fielding an ‘A’ side known as the Fiji Baabaas 7’s. Traveling to Punta del …

What would a lineup look like continuing the most capped players per country? In the case of Argentina the answer is that it would appear very modern. Only one player is exclusively from the amateur era and five played in Rugby World Cup 2015. 1 – Marcos Ayerza (66 caps, …

The June test series for the Americas looks all but complete with multiple sources indicating that Georgia will play Canada, the USA, and Argentina during the June international window. Originally proposed as a trip to South America, the Lelos will now face tougher competition with the North Americans replacing Brazil …

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. UP   Canada, USA to play Scotland in June 2018 Canada and the USA have secured at least one Tier 1 test for …

Separated into two distinct formats – clubs and countries the 2017 Punta del Este 7’s is to open the New Year with a bang. The two day competition will take place on January 6-7 in Uruguay’s famous Beach resort city. The tournament is to be a celebration of rugby in not …

Uruguay have named Francisco Bulanti as the new Head coach of Los Teros 7’s. He will work together with Miguel Risso and they are to immediately get into their work. Balun’s first task is the upcoming Punta del Este Sevens in January. The 2017 Punta del Este 7’s will be played …

A massive thank you to everyone who has visited with us over the course of 2016! This was our first full year after kicking off just over 18 months ago and what a year it was! The renewed Americas Rugby Championship, the ups and downs of PRO Rugby, a first run …

Patricio Fernández scored 17 points for Clermont on Friday evening. The Central French side ran out clear winners of Paris, scoring six tries to two. The Rosario fly half scored one of these and he also kicked five goals. The home victory sees Clermont retaining top spot. After fourteen rounds Clermont has …

Argentina’s teams – Los Jaguares and Los Pumas did not come away with the results they desired. The numbers is to be the subject of this, the final Forward Thinking of the year. In 2016 Los Pumas played 13 test matches. Los Jagures had 15 matches in Super Rugby. Combined this meant …