The Toronto Arrows held on for dear life as they escaped Las Vegas with a nerve-wracking 27-22 win at Sam Boyd Stadium on Sunday. A last-gasp attack against the shorthanded Arrows came agonizingly close to securing a come-from-behind win for the Texans. It was a flying start for the Arrows …
Read More »RUNY overrun Austin in Vegas try-fest
The Gilgronis made it interesting late in the game but Rugby United New York were too good for Austin, taking a 49-31 result in Las Vegas on Saturday. It was a wild try-fest that will leave no shortage of work for team analysts ahead of training next week. New York …
Read More »Chile the best of Americas on Day One of Sevens Challenger Series
Chile were the best of the Americas on day one of the Sevens Challenger Series in Viña del Mar. Los Cóndores were victorious in all of their three matches today, while Zimbabwe were second placed in the pool with wins over Brazil and Mexico. The day one results see Chile …
Read More »MLR Preview – NOLA Gold vs Rugby ATL
It’s another home game for the NOLA Gold as they roll out the welcome mat for Rugby ATL. The two sides collided in a preseason encounter at Marietta that was won by ATL, but this is the first official Major League Rugby clash between the two. The opening round match …
Read More »MLR Preview – Toronto Arrows vs Houston SaberCats
Sunday’s Major League Rugby offering in Las Vegas begin with a mid-day clash between the Toronto Arrows and the Houston SaberCats. Both teams are coming off wins, the Arrows overpowering the Gilgronis in Austin and the SaberCats stopping the Raptors at home. Toronto has only a single change to the …
Read More »New LED Screen Installed at the Estadio Charrúa
A new LED screen has been installed at the Estadio Charrúa. The installation is the latest upgrade of what is South America’s leading Rugby Arena. It was installed together with assistance from Uruguayan Rugby sponsor’s, Antel. The Montevideo venue will be the setting for the opening match of the Súper …
Read More »Sergio Catalán who helped save Uruguayans in Andes in 1972 Passes Away
Sergio Catalán, the herdsman who helped save Uruguayan rugby players trapped in the Andes in 1972 has passed away at the age of 91. Catalán found two survivors, rugby players from Montevideo’s Old Christians Club, from the 1972 plane accident. In the photo above, Catalan is with a survivor of the …
Read More »Brazil ready for Sevens Challenger Series
Brazil is ready to compete at the Sevens Challenger Series. Taking place this coming weekend in Viña del Mar, Chile is the first round of the series. Brazil will compete in Pool D at Viña del Mar, doing so against Chile, Mexico and Zimbabwe. Of the roster named by Júlio Faria, …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP New England Free Jacks The Free Jacks responded to their snubbing by the pundits with a stunning performance against Rugby United …
Read More »Arrows dominate Gilgronis in Texas rain
The Toronto Arrows got their season off to a flying start with a dominant 38-10 win over the Austin Gilgronis at Bold Stadium on Sunday evening. A constant drizzle made for slippery conditions but didn’t prevent the visitors from scoring five tries and picking up an important bonus point on …
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