The Americas region will award its first undecided qualification spot for Rugby World Cup 2023 at the conclusion of Saturday’s match in Montevideo. Both Uruguay and the USA were part of the tournament in 2019 and the loser will remain firm favorites to advance in the next stage, but the …
Read More »Argentina, Brasil, Chile y Uruguay jugarán en la ventana de noviembre.
Argentina, Brasil, Chile y Uruguay tienen agenda confirmada para el mes de noviembre, con destinos a Europa y a África. Los Pumas, que vienen de terminar sin puntos en el Rugby Championship, buscarán recomponer su imagen con tres partidos de alto nivel. Comenzarán en el Stade de France, en París, …
Read More »Match officials confirmed for Saturday’s World Cup Qualifiers
World Rugby have confirmed the match officials for this weekend’s Americas zone qualifying series finales. The appointments are significantly different in complexion to the Irish officials who took charge of the first matches in each series. All eight officials are neutral appointments. Chile host Canada in Valparaiso with the winner …
Read More »Italy utilizes URC home venues for Argentina and Uruguay test matches
Italy will play host to three matches in November. The Italians will take on Argentina, Uruguay and the world no 2 New Zealand on home soil. The venues for the three matches have been confirmed. Italy will open their November Internationals series against the All Blacks on Saturday, November 06 …
Read More »Up and Under
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 Americas RWC Qualifiers This past weekend’s RWC 2023 qualifiers were tight contests. One match was decided in the final …
Read More »Canada, Chile, Uruguay, USA: who needs what in RWC Qualifiers
The qualifiers for Rugby World Cup 2023 remain open. Both of Saturday’s RWC 2023 qualifiers in North America saw narrow wins from the home teams. The home teams have played in notably more RWCs than the visitors; this in itself suggests that historical playing levels have been altered. Canada won …
Read More »Americas Rankings – October 03, 2021
The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare the men’s test teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. It was a busy Saturday for …
Read More »USA edge Uruguay in RWC Qualifier
The USA have the edge over Uruguay in the Americas qualifying series for RWC 2023. The Eagles were 19-16 winners over Los Teros in Glendale, Colorado this evening. The result gives the North Americans a three point lead before the remaining match. The winner of the series will qualify for …
Read More »RWC 2023 Qualifier Preview – USA vs Uruguay
A direct line to Rugby World Cup 2023 opens at Infinity Park on Saturday where the USA host Uruguay with the Americas 1 spot on offer. The winner of the series will earn a place in Pool A alongside New Zealand, France, Italy, and an African qualifier; the loser will …
Read More »AJ MacGinty ruled out of World Cup Qualifier series
AJ MacGinty has been ruled out of the Americas 1 World Cup Qualifying series between the USA and Uruguay. The Eagles captain suffered a shoulder injury while playing for Sale Sharks in their English Premiership match against London Irish this past Saturday. It’s a heavy blow for the USA, who …
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