Brazil’s preparation to host the 2016 Olympic Games received a positive infield boost today as Brazil were Crowned Sul Americano Sevens Champions.  In winning Brazil not only retained their title but did so for for the thirteenth consecutive year. Titled Aquece Rio, or Rio Warm-up, the two-day women’s Rugby Sevens tournament brought …

Six countries from the Americas had their rankings on the line this weekend. In the Americas Rugby Championship both Chile vs Canada and Uruguay vs USA were for rankings points. In addition the Rugby World Cup 2015 qualifier of St. Vincent and the Grenadines vs Jamaica had points on the line. Uruguay’s …

South Africa international Pedrie Wannenburg has signed a deal to play for Denver in the inaugural PRO Rugby season. While several American-based players have now been linked – including Chilean age-grade international Sebastián Kalm – the former Springbok no8 is the first overseas player confirmed to be joining the fledgling …

Hosts USA rebounded from a crushing defeat to South Africa in their final pool match earn a spot in the Cup semi final on Day 2 of the HSBC Sevens Series event at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday. The 29-0 beating handed out by the Blitzbokke could …

Uruguay claimed a major scalp with a 29-25 victory over the US Eagles at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo on Saturday in the final round of the Americas Rugby Championship. The result had no influence on the final standings with the USA just holding 2nd spot by a nose by …

Canada pulverised a hapless Chilean side in Santiago on Saturday to end their Americas Rugby Championship on a high. Nine tries from seven different players contributed to a 64-13 score, Canada’s third-highest score total and points differential in their history, and the most since their 69-3 effort over Barbados in …

The inaugural Americas Rugby Championship came to a close at the unofficial spiritual home of Brazilian rugby, São José dos Campos this evening. The Argentina XV wrapped-up the title by defeating Brazil 42-7. 10 minutes in Juan Pablo Estelles opened the scoring. His try came from an opportunistic box-kick from …

Hosts Brazil and south-western neighbors Argentina went undefeated on day one of the Rio 2016 Rugby Sevens preparatory tournament. Brazil dominated all opponents, winning by 22 or more in all matches and conceding no points in the process. Combined with previous results the Brazilian women’s Rugby Sevens side have, remarkably, …

Jamaica hammered St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the inaugural Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifier this afternoon. The 48-0 win at the Arnos Vale Sports Complex in St. Vincent and the Grenadines was played in front of a record crowd of 1,000 for a rugby match in the Caribbean island nation. For …

Los Jaguares fell flat this afternoon in an away loss to the Sharks in Durban. In failing to score any second half points the Argentine side were defeated 19-15. The Sharks opened the scoring early with fly half Joe Pietersen kicking his first penalty of the match. Los Jaguares responded …

A number of close matches and surprise results marked the first day of the Las Vegas stop on the HSBC Sevens Series. With two rounds of pool play complete, five teams have already qualified for the Cup finals, with Argentina the first to do so from the Americas. Canada share …

John Mitchell has made wholesale changes to his Eagles team to face Uruguay in the final round of the Americas Rugby Championship, to be played at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo on Saturday. The surprise defeat at the hands of Brazil has left the USA three points behind the Argentina …

In the lead-up to the Las Vegas Sevens tournament Los Pumas Sevens play-maker, Bautista Ezcurra was Featured by World Rugby. The video posted on the governing body’s youtube channel shows highlights of Ezcurra’s performances in prior tournaments. Aged 20, Ezcurra is being prepared for potential higher honors with Los Pumas. His …

Chile has confirmed their starting team to take on Canada in the fifth and final round of the Americas Rugby Championship, to take place at the Estadio Municipal de la Pintana in Santiago. Los Cóndores currently sit at the bottom of the table and will need a win or two …

Despite their history-making victory over the US Eagles on Saturday, Brazil have made four changes to their starting lineup to face the Argentina XV at São José dos Campos. Another two come on the bench as Os Tupis look to find the inspiration to close their Americas Rugby Championship on …

Only eight Americas players will be on show in the Greene King IPA Championship this weekend, all Canadian bar one lone Argentinean. With some injured and others rested, it’s far from fast times in Europe for our intrepid exports these days. Saturday’s action has no8 Richard Thorpe leading London Welsh …

Week 17 of the French domestic championship, the Top 14 will be played this weekend. Involved are to be a number of players from the Americas. First up will be Grenoble vs Clermont, taking place this evening (local time) in eastern France. Of note is that Grenoble is the only club to …

Week 15 of the Aviva Premiership gets underway this afternoon in England. Of the six fixtures taking place this weekend five are to feature players from the Americas. Kicking-off week 15 will be a match in the north of England between two teams battling it out to avoid relegation, the Newcastle Falcons and Worcester Warriors. …

Third will meet 12th in Llanelli to open week 17 of the Pro 12. Running out on the left wing for the Welsh region will be DTH van der Merwe. Also featuring will be the Italian capped Canadian Robert Barbieri who will start at there back of the scrum for the visitors. The …

The Chilean coaching staff have confirmed a 23-man roster for Saturday’s home international in Santiago. Los Cóndores will take-on Canada in a final round match in the Americas Rugby Championship at the Estadio Municipal de la Pintana. Returning to the roster is the France based prop Ramón Ayarza (pictured). Also …