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Rugby continues to grow throughout the Americas with the South American country of Peru being no exception. In recent times the sport has undergone tremendous progress with the traditional stereotypes of it being an upper class sport fading away. Rugby is now being taught in five different Peruvian cities and is …

South America’s number two ranked team, Los Teros completed preparation for the Rugby World Cup earlier this afternoon by playing against the Basque Country in a non-capped international played in the Spanish city of Gexto. Uruguay played well to complete a 41-19 victory over Basque Country, also known as the Euskarians. The …

Costa Rica’s national men’s team returned to the field this weekend to compete in an international friendly against Renegades Rugby Club from Bermuda. The fixture was part of the ongoing initiatives to host incoming matches in an effort to boost rugby in the country and give the test team greater …

Uruguayan Head Coach Pablo Lemoine has made fourteen changes to his starting team for Sunday’s away match against Basque Country Euskarians in Spain. The non-capped international is to be Uruguay’s final hit-out before the Rugby World Cup. Los Teros will play in Pool A, the Pool of Death. The uncompromising …

The historic Americas Six Nations will get the go ahead. The tournament is yet to be officially launched due to ongoing arrangements in regards to the name and sponsor acquisition, but the governing body of Brazilian rugby – the Confederação Brasileira de Rugby (CBRu) – has confirmed the tournament is …

Reports out of South Africa claim that South Africa may replace Japan as the host nation for Rugby World Cup 2019. A number of sites including Super Sport and Rugby Mag are reporting that South Africa could be asked to be on standby to host the 2019 Rugby World Cup following …

Experienced lock Kane Thompson has been handed a two-game suspension after receiving a red card for punching Saia Fainga’a of the Barbarians on the weekend. As a result the former Chiefs and now Newcastle Falcons forward will miss Saturday’s game against Wasps as well as the opening World Cup match …

The group of 31 to represent Wales at the World Cup have been named by head coach Warren Gatland. As expected Sam Warburton will lead the team having done so in 2011 as well, with most of the squad the same that has been used throughout the Six Nations. Some …

Eddie Jones has named his final squad of 31 players to take part in the World Cup. Included are all seven of the players who were part of Super Rugby squads this past season, with Chiefs back row Michael Leitch retained as captain. A total of 10 foreign-born players are …

Los Teros Head Coach Pablo Lemoine has announced Uruguay’s 31 players who will compete at the upcoming Rugby World Cup in England and Wales. The players named are the same 31 men who traveled to Japan to play test matches in Fukuoka and Tokyo against the Asian champions. 30 year …