It’s time to kick off our second annual ARN Awards but before we do here’a recap of our winners from last year. Follow the links for full explanations and runners-up. This year we’ll have the same categories with one new addition that will start things off later today. Who will …
Read More »Junior All-Americans prepping for Trophy run
The USA Men’s Junior All-Americans have today wrapped up their first development camp of the year as they begin their preparations for the 2017 World Rugby u20 Trophy qualifier against Canada this summer. With the 2017 Trophy set to kick off much later this year on August 29, the teams …
Read More »Georgia confirm June Americas tour
The Lelos are coming to the Americas. The Georgian Rugby Union has today confirmed that their proposed tour to Canada, the USA, and Argentina, will go ahead as planned. As expected the three test dates are June 10, 17, and 24 in what will be the first tour of its …
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 Chile and Uruguay 7’s A second encouraging tournament in as many weeks saw Chile qualifying for upcoming global competitions. Los Cóndores secured their places …
Read More »Uruguay Qualify for Hong Kong 7’s
Uruguay sealed their place in the Hong Kong 7’s event. Claiming the Bowl title at the Viña del Mar 7’s sees Los Teros 7’s joining Chile in qualifying for the tournament. Uruguay won two and lost one on both days in Chile. A narrow win over the USA Falcons opened …
Read More »Viña del Mar 7s – Final Results
Fiji have exacted their revenge with a 19-12 win over Argentina to claim the to spot in Viña del Mar in the second leg of the Sudamérica Sevens Series. After losing out to the Argentines a week ago in Punta del Este, the Fijians upped their game in Chile and …
Read More »Chile Qualify for Las Vegas, Vancouver and Hong Kong 7’s
Chile have qualified for the Las Vegas, Vancouver and Hong Kong 7’s. Los Cóndores defeated the USA Falcons 26-10 at the Quarter Finals stage in Viña del Mar to advance to the Semi Finals. Chile has been continuing on their good form from Punta del Este. In last weekend’s international …
Read More »Viña Del Mar 7s – Day 1 Results
Argentina and Fiji are again the top dogs at the end of Day 1 at the second leg of the Sudamerica 7s Series in Viña Del Mar. Neither side had any trouble with their competitors and the pair now look certain of meeting again in the Gold Final in what …
Read More »Americas Weekend Guide – Champions Cup Round 5
Americas players will be making their mark in the Champions Cup this weekend, albeit in doses. A number of top European-based professionals have been left out but there are still three key games that feature 10 players of interest for Americas fans, with an 11th – Serafin Bordoli – on …
Read More »Americas Weekend Guide – Pro D2 Week 17
Americas fans can look forward to a pretty solid weekend in the Pro D2, with upwards of 20 players representing Argentina, Canada, the USA, and Uruguay across the eight games. Narbonne got things started on Thursday evening with a 23-17 win over Montauban. Starting at no8 for the winners was …
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