Rodrigo Capó Ortega and Benjamín Urdapilleta were in sublime form for Castres yesterday. Both players crossed for tries as their club defeated the 2016 Top 14 champions, Racing 92. Captaining the side the Uruguayan second-rower went over for a first half try. The 27th minute try was Castres’ first and …
Read More »Old Christians and Old Boys to Meet in Uruguayan Final
Played at the Estadio Charrúa on Saturday Montevideo clubs Old Christians and Old Boys earned the right to compete in the national final. In a great advertisement for Uruguayan rugby two competitive Semi Finals were played at the national home of rugby. Carrasco Polo took on Old Boys in the …
Read More »Americas Players in Top 14 – Week 6
Week 6 of the 2016-17 Top 14 season will see matches played on Saturday and Sunday in France. The competition features world class athletes from around the globe. Included are players from the Americas. This season’s edition is to continue with the importance of Americas players. Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Trinidad & …
Read More »Uruguay Close to Obtaining Home Tests vs England and Georgia
Uruguay is close to obtaining home tests vs England and Georgia, writes Ignacio Chans. The URU is involved in conversations with both unions who are to play test matches in Argentina in June 2017. Uruguay seeks to play one match against both of the European countries, doing so before their …
Read More »Team of the Week
A disappointing performance from Los Pumas against Australia meant only limited representation this week. Thankfully a number of players in Europe stepped up to the mark with one in New Zealand making a notable impression. Technical difficulties have slowed us this week but we’re nearly back to full power! 1 …
Read More »Americas Players in Pro D2 – Week 5
A host of players from the Americas are to play in France’s second division this weekend. The fifth round of the league will be played from today, Thursday, through until Sunday. Week 5 of the French Pro D2 gets underway on Thursday evening with Mont de Marsan playing host to …
Read More »Twelve Milestone Months for Uruguay
A year ago to this day Uruguay played their first Rugby World Cup match in twelve years. Los Teros made their England 2015 debut appearance against Wales a Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium. The match was the accomplishment of hard work in which an uphill battle was conquered. For Uruguay getting to …
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 Having been on the under side of Up and Under in the past this week Chile’s governing body deserve a huge …
Read More »Uruguay down Chile to Qualify for 2017 Junior World Trophy
Uruguay will play in the 2017 World Rugby Junior World Trophy. Los Teritos earned the right to compete in the under 20 Tier 2 competition today, defeating Chile in Santiago. Both Uruguay and Chile went into today’s final with perfect records. They had both defeated Brazil and Paraguay earlier in …
Read More »Brazil Claim Bronze in Junior South American Championship
Brazil got past Paraguay today to finish third in the Junior South American Championship. The 29-13 win sees the Tupis coming away with one win and two losses while Paraguay finish winless. The result means Brazil is safe and will again play in the tournament in 2017. Paraguay is not …
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