Former French Head Coach Philippe Saint-André has joined Kingsley Jones as a consultant for Canada’s upcoming RWC Qualifiers against Uruguay. The two-match series is to have games played in Vancouver and Montevideo on January 27 and February 3. The winner of the series will seal their place in Japan 2019. …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Major League Rugby in Canada Seawolves owners Adrian Balfour and Karl Harrison have confirmed that they are in advanced talks to …
Read More »Hands on! with Alejandro Nieto
January 27 is fast approaching. It is the day in which Uruguay face Canada in Vancouver in the first of two Rugby World Cup qualifiers. The winner, on aggregate, will be Americas 2 and play in Pool D in Japan 2019. Americas Rugby News caught up with Los Teros no …
Read More »Viña 7’s Final Results
Played on Saturday and Sunday in Viña del Mar, Chile the 2018 Viña 7’s saw Uruguay and Chile qualifying for San Francisco 2018. The two South American countries will play in this year’s Rugby Sevens World Cup in Northern California. Celebrations continue for both Uruguay and Chile yet neither side …
Read More »Uruguay and Chile Qualify for Rugby World Cup Sevens
Uruguay and Chile have qualified for the Rugby Sevens World Cup. The two South Americans countries earned places in San Francisco 2018 today through their performances at the Viña del Mar 7’s in Chile. Uruguay’s 14-7 victory over Brazil in the Cup Quarter Finals was enough for Los Teros 7’s …
Read More »Uruguay the Best from Americas On Day 1 of 2018 Viña Sevens
Uruguay was the best performer from the Americas on Day 1 of the 2018 Viña Sevens. Played in the Chilean city of Viña del Mar, Los Teros went undefeated with victories over Colombia, the USA and France. In addition to Uruguay, the Americas are represented by Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, …
Read More »Challenge Cup – Round 5 Preview
Round 5 of the European Challenge Cup takes place this weekend. Matches are to be played on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. England, France, Scotland and Wales are all to host games involving players from the world over. Of those in action some are from the Americas. Below is a preview …
Read More »Canada names training squad for World Cup Qualifiers
Jeff Hassler is set to make his first test appearance for Canada since the 2015 World Cup. The Ospreys winger is one of 35 players named by Kingsley Jones in a training squad that will depart for England on Friday to prepare for the upcoming Americas 2 World Cup Qualifying …
Read More »Pro D2 – Week 19 Preview
Week 19 of the French Pro D2 is about to kick-off. Béziers host Biarritz in a battle of two former Top 14 giants to begin the round. The fixture is to be the only Thursday match. The visitors are coached by former Puma Gonzalo Quesada. Friday will see Week 19 …
Read More »Uruguay Name Full Strength Roster for Canada
Uruguay have named a full strength roster for the upcoming Rugby World Cup Qualifiers against Canada. The countries are too battle it out for the vacant Americas 2 spot at Rugby World Cup 2019. The winner, on aggregate, will join Australia, Fiji, Georgia, and Wales in Pool D. Canada, as …
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