International competition involving senior side’s has closed for the weekend. In total there were four test matches, two in South America and two in the Caribbean. The Americas Rankings – May 20 2018 have been updated to take into account the points exchanged. Brazil hammered Colombia 67-5 in the opening match …
Read More »Match Preview – Argentina XV vs Uruguay XV
On Sunday the Argentina XV play host to the Uruguay XV. Their match-up will bring to a close the inaugural Sudamericano 6 Naciones A. The placement of the fixture was expected to mean a title determining match. But with both losing last weekend against Brazil and Chile respectively this is …
Read More »Montero, Moroni to Face Uruguay XV
The Argentina XV will resume training in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. Following their shocking defeat to Brazil this past weekend a much changed roster has been named to take on the Uruguay XV. Among those called-up are Pumas Manuel Montero and Matías Moroni. Serious injuries to Manuel Montero have prevented …
Read More »Up and Under Special Edition
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. Due to the volume of rugby played this past week this week’s Up and Under is a Special Edition. UP Brazil Miracles …
Read More »Americas Rankings – May 13 2018
A busy weekend of international competition has come to an end in the Americas. In all seven matches were played. The Americas Rankings – May 13 2018 have been updated to take into account the points exchanged. The opening international of the weekend was played on Friday. Guadeloupe had home advantage …
Read More »Uruguay XV vs Chile – Match Highlights
The Uruguay XV played host to Chile on Saturday. The fixture was the first of its kind as it broke with the tradition of capped internationals between the countries. With Uruguay having qualified for RWC 2019 the focus for the remainder of 2019 is expanding the player base. The leading …
Read More »Uruguay XV Beaten At Home By Chile
The Uruguay XV have been beaten at home by Chile. Los Cóndores conquered the Estadio Charrúa, winning a thriller 22-20. The win gives both Chile and Uruguay a 1-1 record in the 2018 Sudamericano 6 Naciones A. While not being Los Teros the Uruguayans went into the match with four …
Read More »Match Preview – Uruguay XV vs Chile
One of the classic South American rivalries takes a new twist on Saturday. At the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo the Uruguay XV play host to Chile in a second match match in the inaugural Sudamericano 6 Naciones A. The Uruguay XV did not have their finest afternoon of rugby last …
Read More »Chile Confirm 23 Players to Face Uruguay XV
Chilean Head Coach Mark Cross has confirmed his 23 players to Face the Uruguay XV on Saturday. Los Cóndores will take-on the Uruguayans in Montevideo in a second round match in the inaugural Sudamericano 6 Naciones A. Chile’s roster sees changes. The total number of caps against Brazil was 283 …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Bolivia Bolivia is now an associate member of Sudamérica Rugby. The Federation Boliviana de Rugby (FBR) was officially accepted this past …
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