The Uruguayan Under 19 team, Los Teritos, powered to a 44-0 win in the opening round of the South American Under 19s A Championship in Asunción, Paraguay. Played at the Estadio Héroes de Curupayty, the home of the Unión de Rugby del Paraguay (Paraguayan Rugby Unon – URP) Los Teritos …
Read More »Lemoine Talks to World Rugby about the RWC
World Rugby caught up with Los Teros Head Coach Pablo Lemoine who gave his thoughts on the development of his team and the ultimate goal of making his country proud of the team at the upcoming Rugby World Cup. Lemoine told World Rugby ”the focus is not on winning, losing or …
Read More »RWC 2015 Pool A: How are Uruguay’s Rivals Preparing?
August marks the final stage of preparation for Rugby World Cup 2015 and is a time in which all 20 competitors are finalizing their squads. All are involved in warm-up matches, some of whom have been doing so in previous months. Uruguay’s rivals are to be Wales, Australia, Fiji and …
Read More »Uruguay name squad for Japan tour
Los Teros Head Coach has confirmed his 31-man squad for the upcoming two match tour of Japan. The tour is to be Uruguay’s final preparation ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Uruguay will depart for Japan on Thursday, August 14 playing test matches in Fukuoka on August 22 and Tokyo …
Read More »British Ambassador Farewells Los Teros before World Cup
The British Ambassador to Uruguay, Ben Lyster-Binns farewelled the Uruguayan national men’s rugby team in an event at his Montevideo residence, days before the team departs for the World Cup which will be played in England and Wales. Uruguay’s team is to depart on a high after winning last Saturday’s home …
Read More »Team of the Week July 29-August 1
Not a great week from a Pacific Nations Cup standpoint, but there was a number of contenders to choose from after an enthralling game in Montevideo. 1 – Djustice Sears-Duru (CAN) A star in the making, the 21-year-old made his run-on debut against Samoa and impressed with his power in …
Read More »Up and Under
The Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams on the weekend. UP Uruguay History was made in Montevideo on Saturday as Los Teros defeated the Argentina XV 30-26 in what was the first ever …
Read More »Berchesi stars as Uruguay defeat Argentina XV
Los Teros gave their home supporters a fond farewell this afternoon in Montevideo. The Uruguayan national men’s rugby team completed a 30-26 win over neighbors Argentina in what was the final home fixture before departing for the Rugby World Cup. Uruguayan Head Coach Pablo Lemoine can now name his squad …
Read More »Matías Orlando to captain Argentina against Uruguay
The Argentina XV’s Coached Felipe Contepomi and Ricardo Le Fort have confirmed the starting lineup and replacements for Saturday’s international against Uruguay. The teams will meet at the national Uruguayan rugby stadium, Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo with kick-off scheduled for 3:30pm local time. Captaining Argentina from outside center will be …
Read More »Uruguay name strong team for Argentina
Uruguayan Head Coach Pablo Lemoine has named a strong lineup for Saturday’s home international against Argentina at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo. The match is to be Uruguay’s last at home before the Rugby World Cup. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:30pm local time. European based professionals Mario Sagario, Agustín Ormaechea …
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