The inaugural Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh) was played earlier this month. In Medellín, Colombia the host nation were tournament victories, going unbeaten against Guyana, Mexico, and Paraguay. The tournament is the official ‘B’ division of the Americas Rugby Championship (ARC). Starting in 2016 the ARC sees Brazil, Canada, Chile, Uruguay, the …
Read More »Team of the Week
Last week was incredibly busy in the rugby world. Two rounds of the inaugural Americas Rugby Challenge and a full flight of professional rugby across the globe. This week’s selection has players from New Zealand’s Mitre 10 Cup, the English Premiership, the Pro D2, the French Top 14 and Pro …
Read More »Forward Thinking (Vol 4, Iss 4): Revolution in South America
History was made in Medellín on Saturday. Colombia’s 44-29 victory over Paraguay saw Los Tucanes claiming their first ever win over Los Yákares. It was a day of celebration for Colombia and a day of reflection for Paraguay. Some 14 years after their first test match, Colombia achieved the impossible …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Colombia The greatest result in the history of Colombian history took place on Saturday. Los Tucanes recorded their first ever win …
Read More »Americas Rankings – September 02 2018
The Americas Rankings have been updated following the completion of the Americas Rugby Challenge. The Four Nations tournament was won by Colombia who have gained ground as a result. The Americas Rankings – September 02 2018 see Colombia and Mexico rising and Paraguay and Guyana falling. Colombia vs Paraguay saw …
Read More »Mexico down Guyana to finish 3rd in Americas Rugby Challenge
Mexico downed Guyana this afternoon to finish 3rd in the Americas Rugby Challenge. Played in Medellín, the tournament was won by the hosts who made history by defeating Paraguay earlier in the day. Las Serpientes of Mexico defeated Guyana 48-36, doing so after having dominated the opening half to hold …
Read More »Colombia make History by defeating Paraguay
Colombia have made history by defeating Paraguay. Today’s remarkable 44-29 victory sees Colombia winning the inaugural Americas Rugby Challenge, rising in the Americas Rankings, and defeating Paraguay for the first time in history. The match was the 8th in history between Paraguay and Colombia. The first took place in São …
Read More »Americas Rankings – August 31 2018
The Americas Rankings have been updated earlier than normal. This is based on the Americas Rugby Challenge having had a round of mid-week matches of international competition. The August 31 2018 edition sees movement in the rankings based on Colombia and Paraguay’s respective victories. Paraguay easily defeated Guyana on Wednesday. …
Read More »Americas Rugby Challenge – Paraguay vs Guyana Match Highlights
Paraguay went 2-0 in the Americas Rugby Challenge by easily accounting for Guyana on Wednesday. Having beaten Mexico on Sunday, the Paraguayans are now into the tournament final against hosts Colombia on Saturday. It is to be the second match of 2018 between Colombia and Paraguay. The prior fixture saw …
Read More »Colombia too good for Mexico
Colombia were too good for Mexico today, winning 45-0 in Medellín. Los Tucanes’ victory made it back-to-back victories in the Americas Rugby Challenge and means Mexico remain winless in the competition. Mexico was kept scoreless today and heated by 45 points. This was despite Colombia having been 11-0 ahead at …
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