Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay all have home test matches in July. The South American teams will use the opportunities to begin the new Rugby World Cup cycle. On the one hand, Los Pumas will play in the Rugby Championship from August. On the other hand, Rugby World Cup …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It identifies the tops and the flops from the past seven days of everything involving Americas Rugby. UP Canada overwhelms USA to open Pacific Four Canada opened the Pacific Four in convincing fashion as they crushed the USA …
Read More »Peñarol recover from slow start to beat Raptors
Peñarol overcame a slow start to bounce back and win well on Sunday. The Uruguayans downed the American Raptors in a bonus point victory. The Uruguayans played the match like it was a final. The 24-17 victory set them back on track. Of note for Peñarol was that the scrum …
Read More »SRA 2024 – Raptors vs Peñarol – ARN Guide
The Mile High City will be the setting for a must-win Super Rugby Americas match. This Sunday it is the American Raptors up against Peñarol. The Coloradans are 6th while the reigning two-time defending champions are 5th DEBUTANTS – Micah Griffen – Leonel Oviedo; Horacio de la Mota LINEUP CHANGES …
Read More »Selecting Los Pumas Line-up to face Uruguay
Argentina’s three July test matches follow the World Cup and a very busy professional season. Players need rest, but when and how? Few rugby people on the planet have a better understanding of the problem than does Felipe Contepomi. The new Head Coach is a former captain and a man …
Read More »France Considering Some New Players for Tour to Argentina and Uruguay
France Head Coach Fabien Galthié is weighing-up his options for the July Internationals. France will play two test matches against Los Pumas in Argentina and one against Los Teros in Uruguay. The three-match tour will follow a match against a World XV coached by Ian Foster. Writing for Rugby Rama, …
Read More »Peñarol Recruit Two Front-Rowers from Argentina
Peñarol’s scrum has been a weak point of their Super Rugby Americas 2024 season. The Uruguayan team has taken action with the recruitment of two front-rowers from Argentina. Leonel Oviedo and Horacio de la Mota are now on the Peñarol roster. Oviedo is a former Pumita. He was selected for two …
Read More »Potent Pampas Prove too good for Raptors in Colorado
Los Pampas were convincing 47-14 winners over the American Raptors on Sunday. The afternoon triumph came before Los Dogos take-on Os Cobras in Córdoba. As a result, Los Pampas are temporarily five points out in front of the Super Rugby Americas 2024 standings. A rapid-fire start had the Buenos Aires …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas 2024 – Raptors vs Pampas – ARN Guide
Infinity Park will be the setting for a potentially high-scoring match on Sunday. The American Raptors, who like to play open rugby, have nothing to lose against the team from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Los Pampas share the top position and are en route to securing a home Semi Final. CURRENT …
Read More »July Internationals 2024 – Americas Fixtures
For the Americas the road to Rugby World Cup 2027 starts in July. Canada, USA, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay will all play home test matches as part of the 2024 July Internationals. The USA will play in Chicago against Romania and in Washington, DC against Scotland. Canada will …
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