The Americas Rankings – February 04 2018 see changes from the previous week. The rankings are based on the outcomes of this weekend’s Americas Rugby Championship (ARC) matches. Two of the three had points on the line and they have resulted in notable movement. Brazil rise one spot due to …
Read More »RWC 2019 Pool D Finalized
Pool D for Rugby World Cup 2019 has now been finalized. Uruguay’s successful qualification for RWC 2019 ahead of Canada confirms the final participant in the group. Los Teros will face Australia, Fiji, Georgia and Wales in Japan in next year’s World Cup. Uruguay qualified for RWC 2019 as Americas …
Read More »Uruguay defeat Canada to Qualify for 2019 World Cup
For the second time in World Cup history Uruguay have qualified as the Americas 2 representatives. Los Teros realised their dreams with a remarkable 32-31 victory, overturning a 15-point first half deficit to win the game and with it the series to book their spot at the 2019 World Cup …
Read More »World Cup Qualifier Preview – Uruguay vs Canada
One of the biggest games in Americas rugby history looms in Montevideo on Saturday when Canada walk out in front of a fervent crowd at the Estadio Charrúa for the second leg of the Americas 2 Qualifying series against Uruguay. Los Teros stunned their hosts with a jaw-dropping performance in …
Read More »Foreign-Born Players in 2018 Americas Rugby Championship
Following the popularity of Americas Rugby News’ Foreign-Born Players at Rugby World Cup 2015, the hot topic of debate regarding player eligibility is to be looked at again. In this piece Americas Rugby News takes an in-depth look into the foreign-born players selected for each of the six rosters in the Americas Rugby Championship. Included will …
Read More »2018 ARC Preview – Chile
The third annual Americas Rugby Championship (ARC) has begun. Uruguay’s sensational win over Canada in Vancouver has torn up the script. Looming questions surround the performances of both and what it means for upcoming matches in the tournament and beyond. Chile has a manageable schedule – three home matches and …
Read More »Pro D2 – Week 22 Preview
Against the backdrop of international competition will be Week 22 of the Pro D2. France’s second division has matches taking place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The following preview identifies the involvement of players from the Americas. Competition leaders Montauban have home advantage to open week 22. They are to …
Read More »Team of the Week
With one of their all-time great victories on the weekend it comes as no surprise to see more than half the side come from Uruguay this week. Despite the immense disappointment a couple Canadians managed to squeeze in along with a few players from the Jaguares exhibition against the Argentina …
Read More »ARC 2018 – Canada vs Uruguay – Full Match Video
The 2018 Americas Rugby Championship got off to a flying start on Saturday as Canada hosted Uruguay at BC Place in Vancouver. More than 16,000 fans showed up to watch a thrilling match that doubled as the first leg of the Americas 2 World Cup Qualifier. A full match report …
Read More »Photo Gallery – Canada vs Uruguay
Uruguay produced one of their greatest ever performances as they defeated Canada in the first leg of the Americas 2 World Cup Qualifying series at BC Place on Saturday. The match also doubled as the opening round of the 2018 Americas Rugby Championship. Los Teros have now won back-to-back tests …
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