Argentina are the 2018 Sudamérica U18s 7’s champions. The title was won international competition on Saturday and Sunday in Santiago. Argentina were unbeaten in the two day competition. On day one Los Pumitas 7’s defeated Brazil 33-7, Chile 43-7, and Uruguay also by 43-7. In the Semi Final Argentina once …
Read More »Trébol de Paysandú are Uruguay Champions
For the first time in history Trébol de Paysandú are Uruguay champions. The western Uruguayan club overcame the odds to defeat Old Christians Club on Saturday in one of the greatest club finals of modern times. At the completion of regular time there teams were tied at 22-22. This forced …
Read More »Uruguayans Set To Represent Sudamérica XV vs Chile
Seven Uruguayan players are set to represent the Sudamérica XV against Chile. They join the already confirmed 14 Argentine players with the remaining roster members to come from Colombia. The Sudamérica XV last played in 2015. The selected composite side will face Chile and Paraguay this month, doing so under …
Read More »Top 14 – Week 9 Preview
The November Internationals officially begin on Saturday. With France not playing until November 10 there is room for another round of the Top 14. The following preview documents the upcoming involvement of Americas’ players in week 9 of the competition. The round opens in the Alpes on Saturday. Grenoble are …
Read More »Pro D2 – Week 10 Preview
Week 10 of France’s Pro D2 begins today. In the latest round of competition eight league matches will be played from Thursday through Sunday. Involved are to be a host of players from the Americas. The following preview details their involvement. Today’s one, and only, fixture sees Mont de Marsan …
Read More »Hourcade To Coach South American XV Against Chile and Paraguay
Daniel Hourcade is to coach the South American XV. The former Head Coach of Los Pumas will be in charge of the Sudamérica XV who are to be a part of the November Internationals playing against Chile and Paraguay. The team is to consist of players from Argentina, Colombia, and …
Read More »MLR Off-Season Update – November 1, 2018
The Rugby Weekend in Chicago will not just be an international spectacle. It is also an important one for Major League Rugby. The league owners will meet on Thursday in the Windy City to ratify the 2019 schedule. A final draft has already been circulated and barring any unforeseen circumstances …
Read More »Team of the Week
It’s been an interesting week. Our ‘international’ selections come from a Rugby Americas Select side that doubled up on the Glendale Raptors in a Major League Rugby scouting venture. Auckland won the Mitre 10 Cup with two Americas players very prominent while a third starred in the Heartland Championship. Other …
Read More »World Cup Watch – Uruguay – October 30, 2018
Los Teros continue to make strides and now have something new to look forward to – Major League Rugby. It’s likely only a temporary home but several Uruguayans will take part in the 2019 season in an effort to expose their top domestic players to a more meaningful club competition. …
Read More »Uruguay Confirm Roster for November Internationals
Uruguay has confirmed a 26-man roster for the November Internationals. Uruguay are to play four matches in Europe, playing against two club sides in addition to two test matches. The URU have put together the tour with an eye to RWC 2019. Uruguay will play their first and second pool …
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