With their biggest win over Colombia in over a decade, Paraguay have successfully advanced in Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifying. Paraguay were 49-18 winners over Colombia on Wednesday in Asunción. The outcome of the match means Paraguay have booked the final spot in the Sudamericano 2025 alongside Brazil, Chile and …
Read More »Andrés Vilaseca Out of November Internationals Following Surgery
Andrés Vilaseca is out of the November Internationals following surgery. The Uruguayan captain underwent surgery, cartilage cleaning and stem cell injections in both knees. Unión Argentina de Rugby Argentina (UAR) medic, Dr. C López performed the surgery. Unión de Rugby del Uruguay (URU) physiotherapist Santiago “Colo” Ramirez was present at …
Read More »November 2024 International Match Appointments for Americas
World Rugby has confirmed the complete appointments of match officials for the the November 2024 Internationals. Argentina’s Damián Schneider is the one Americas official who will take charge of a match. Schneider will officiate France vs Japan in Paris. Saturday, November 09 Hong Kong vs Brazil Referee: Reuben Keane …
Read More »Uruguayan November Dates & Venues Confirmed vs Spain, Japan and Romania
Los Teros will play three test matches in Europe in November. The matches will be part of the November 2024 Internationals. Los Teros will be up against familiar opposition from recent years. The test matches will see the South Americans facing Spain, Japan and Romania. First, Uruguay will face Spain …
Read More »Santiago Arata Scores as Castres upset Toulouse
Castres upset Toulouse on Saturday. The 28-23 win featured a try by Uruguayan scrum-half Santiago Arata. The win moves Castres above Toulouse into this position in the Top 14 after five rounds. Santiago Arata is chasing a second Top 14 title with Castres. He joined Castres from Peñarol in 2020. …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It identifies the tops and the flops from the past seven days of everything involving Americas Rugby. UP Chile Defeat Paraguay in Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifier The wonderful backdrop of the Andes were in full view as …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It identifies the tops and the flops from the past seven days of everything involving Americas Rugby. UP Argentina Upset South Africa for Historic Rugby Championship Triple Crown Argentina completed an upset win over South Africa on Saturday …
Read More »Peru to host South American Men’s and Women’s 7’s in October
Villa María del Triunfo, Peru will play host the the South American Men’s and Women’s 7’s in October. The two day event will take place on October 26-27 and feature teams from the South American continent as well as from Central America. Peru will be the home side at the …
Read More »Chambéry to Host Uruguay vs Japan + USA v Tonga in November
Chambéry Savoie Stadium will play host to two test matches in November. The venue has been allocated a double-header on November 16. Both matches feature countries from the Americas. The fixtures will be Uruguay vs Japan and USA vs Tonga. The Chambéry Savoie Stadium has a seating capacity of 5,285. …
Read More »Uruguay’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Selection Radar
Rodolfo Ambrosio’s rookie campaign as Head Coach of Uruguay was against France, Argentina and Scotland in July. Selections were not entirely a continuation from the World Cup and were influenced by availability including due to the Olympic Games. This article investigates the picture now and who is and is not …
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