Mexico played host to the Cayman Islands this afternoon. The match in Mexico City was the final test match for teams from the Americas for the year of 2021. Las Serpientes were 39-13 winners at home against the Caymans. Despite the big win, it was the Caymans who held an …
Read More »Karen Paquin named to 2021 World Rugby Dream Team
Karen Paquin has been selected to the official 2021 World Rugby Women’s 15s Dream Team of the Year. The Canadian flanker is the only Americas representative named in the side that is comprised of players from six different nations. Canada returned to test rugby after a two-year hiatus this fall, …
Read More »World Cup Watch – URUGUAY – December 07, 2021
2021 saw so many positives for Uruguay. None were more siginficant than Los Teros winning the Americas qualifiers. The result means a South American country is Americas 1 for the first time. Uruguay’s prize is the better part of one more year of planning than Americas 2 which will be …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Chile’s Success Recognized The 2021 November Internationals brought mixed results for the Americas. The month of November saw Argentina, …
Read More »Mexico names squad for Cayman test
Mexico have assembled a squad of 32 players to prepare for their upcoming test against the Cayman Islands next Saturday, December 11, in Mexico City. Las Serpientes have not played a full test since the 2019 Americas Pacific Challenge, with their international rugby in 2020 and thus far in 2021 …
Read More »Mexico vs Cayman Islands Test Match set for December
The year may be coming to an end but there is still international rugby to look forward to. Mexico will play host to the Cayman Islands in a test match on Saturday, December 11. The match will take place in Mexico City. Kick-off is scheduled for 2pm local time. The …
Read More »November Internationals 2021 – Americas Best Of
The November Internationals have come and gone for 2021. With it so has the Americas’ Men’s involvement in test match rugby for the year. The month of November saw Argentina, Canada, Chile, and Uruguay touring Europe and Brazil touring Africa. The current article identifies the top performers from each of …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Brazil Women earn historic best in Dubai Brazil celebrated an historic weekend in Dubai with their highest-ever finish in …
Read More »Uruguay and Chile qualify for 2022 Rugby Sevens World Cup
Uruguay and Chile have qualified for the 2022 Rugby Sevens World Cup. The two South Americans won the Semi Finals of the South American Men’s Sevens earlier today in San José, Costa Rica. In doing so both secured their places in the 2022 World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa. …
Read More »Americas Rankings – November 27, 2021
The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare the men’s test teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. Chile’s series win in Russia sees …
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