Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP USA Falcons XV deliver against Wales Two tries from captain Kate Zackary led the USA Falcons XV to a …
Read More »Selknam experience the roar of the Olímpia Lions
Selknam experienced the roar of the Olímpia Lions. The Chilean SLAR entrant were beaten 22-20 at home by the Olímpia Lions this evening. The match was decided four minutes from full-time with debutant Diego Walter slotting a penalty. The contest was the closest of the opening round of SLAR 2022. …
Read More »Peñarol overcome Cobras to open SLAR 2022
Peñarol overcame a spirited Cobras effort to open the 2022 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season. The Uruguayan side completed a 19-10 win, doing so with the teams only able to score three points each during the second half. The match started very well for Os Cobras. The Brazilian …
Read More »Georgia to play RWC 2023 matches in Bordeaux, Paris, Nantes, and Toulouse
It has been a notable few days for Georgia rugby. First, a decision was made wherein Russia was cut from the qualifiers and the Lelos officially qualified for RWC 2023. Second, Georgia defeated Romania in Bucharest to officially become Europe 1. As Europe 1, Georgia will compete in Pool C …
Read More »SLAR 2022 – Peñarol vs Cobras – ARN Guide
Season three of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) has arrived. Opening the new season will be an Atlantic battle as Peñarol and Os Cobras battle-it-out in the season opener. Peñarol have a line-up containing many players who helped Uruguay qualify for RWC 2023. Like Los Teros, Peñarol are …
Read More »SLAR Season Guide – Selknam
The first Chilean professional rugby team, Selknam will play in season three of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The team did well in both 2020 and 2021 and progress carried over to the national test team, Los Cóndores. SLAR 2022 will be the third season of the South …
Read More »Dates and Venues Official for Japan vs Uruguay Series in June 2022
The match dates and venues are now official for Japan vs Uruguay in June 2022. The Asia no 1 will play host to the South American no 2 in a two match series outside of World Rugby’s player release window. The series will be known as the Lipovitan D Challenge …
Read More »SLAR 2022 Season Guide – Peñarol
Peñarol had a strong 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season. Finishing second in SLAR 2021 proved to be a stepping-stone to the RWC 2023 qualifiers wherein Los Teros overcame the USA to qualify for France 2023 as Americas 1. The Uruguayan side go in to SLAR 2022 as …
Read More »Peñarol Suffer Manuel Diana Blow
Peñarol have suffered a major pre-season blow. N8 Manuel Diana is out through injury and has undergone surgery. His place on the roster has been taken by Francisco Suárez Folch from Argentina. Diana has 33 caps for Uruguay. He is the starting N8 for Los Teros. He started at RWC …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Toronto Arrows find their Target The Toronto Arrows enjoyed their best outing of the season against Old Glory DC …
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