Canada and the USA will return to the Pacific Nations Cup in 2024. South America will not be involved. World Rugby sought an Americas-Pacific competition wherein Chile and Uruguay would feature alongside Canada, the USA, Japan, Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. South America declined. Chile is a Pacific country Uruguay is …
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The draw for Rugby World Cup 2027 will take place in January 2026. This will mean that it happens with two full years of international competition remaining. This marks an early draw with World Rankings from the end of November 2025 to be used for seedings. The draw will divide …
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Diego Arbelo is now playing his rugby in Italy. The Uruguay tight head prop now plays for Colorno in the Italian Serie A Elite. He took to the field on Saturday in a 19-15 away win over Reggio Emilia. Colorno are in a three way tie for first position after …
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French club Soyeaux-Angloulême Charente have signed Germán Kessler. The Pro D2 have landed the Uruguayan World Cup starting hooker on a new deal. Kessler makes the move north to the Charente department from Provence. The club has confirmed the move. It is more than a move from Provence to Charente; it …
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New Zealand face Argentina in Paris in the first Rugby World Cup 2023 Semi Final. The elimination fixture will be contested between two teams that have a rivalry dating back to 1985. New Zealand has the formidable record of have 33 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses against Argentina; however, …
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World Rugby have announced five players who will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in Paris, France, on 29 October. Among the five is Pumas great Juan Martín Hernández. Hernández (Argentina) will join Dan Carter (New Zealand), Thierry Dusautoir (France), George Smith (Australia), and Bryan Habana (South …
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A big win by New Zealand marked a disappointing end to an otherwise positive Rugby World Cup 2023 for Uruguay. Los Teros played their final match of the tournament on Thursday, losing 73-0 against the All Blacks in Lyon. The heavy loss came despite Uruguay having held New Zealand 0-0 …
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Changes are coming to the peak of the sport of rugby. The World Cup will be expanded to 24 teams for 2027. An official announcement will be made before the end of Rugby World Cup 2023. Writing for The Guardian, Robert Kitson confirmed the expansion. Details of the format are …
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New Zealand and Uruguay clash in Lyon on Thursday. The Pool A match will conclude Uruguay’s fifth Rugby World Cup campaign. Win, lose or draw, Los Teros will end their tournament against the All Blacks. It is a must-win for New Zealand who are tied with Italy on 10 points. …
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Up and Under is an Americas Rugby News exclusive. It identifies the best and the worst involving the Americas from the past seven days. UP Uruguay Claim the Maximum over Namibia Uruguay secured a bonus point win over a defiant Namibia in Lyon. Uruguay’s 36-26 win was by five …
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