Canada will likely be without two key forwards for their test against England at Twickenham on Saturday. Tighthead prop Tyler Rowland has already been ruled out while second row Josh Larsen is doubtful to feature. Both were injured in the loss against Wales this past weekend. Rowland replaced Jake Ilnicki …
Read More »Brazil names squad for next round of World Cup qualifiers
Brazil have named a 30-man traveling squad for the next round of the Rugby World Cup Qualifiers. Having defeated Paraguay in their opening match, Os Tupis will now play tests against Chile on July 11 and Uruguay on July 25. Both will be played in Montevideo. The winner of the …
Read More »Paul Lasike out of World Cup Qualifiers
Paul Lasike will not play again this year. In fact the US Eagles star could spend up to nine months on the sidelines after rupturing an Achilles tendon while training with club side Harlequins last month. It’s a heavy blow for the 31-year-old, who will now miss the upcoming Rugby …
Read More »Toulouse re-sign Santiago Chocobares until 2023
Toulouse have re-signed Santiago Chocobares. The French champions signed Chocobares from Los Jaguares XV earlier this year. He went on to feature prominently, including starting for the club in a Top 14 title winning effort. He and Juan Cruz Mallía both won the French championship after arriving as medical jokers. …
Read More »Magie joins Eagles in Ireland, Hattingh cited for foul play
Will Magie has joined the US Eagles camp ahead of Saturday’s test against Ireland in Dublin. The 29-year-old flyhalf or fullback replaces Will Hooley in the squad. Hooley was a late withdrawal from the lineup against England after failing a head injury assessment. A member of the 2019 World Cup …
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 Gold produce stunning upset of Giltinis against all odds Rugby fans who tuned in for the last fixture of …
Read More »Americas Rankings – July 04, 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. The July 04, 2021 edition considers …
Read More »Mateo Carreras joins Los Pumas in Wales
Injuries have forced further changes to Los Pumas. Following the loss of Federico Wegrzyn another change sees a call-up for Newcastle Falcons winger Mateo Carreras. The 21-year-old is uncapped. Mateo Carreras comes in to occupy the place of Emiliano Boffelli. It happens following a late change wherein Boffelli was ruled-out …
Read More »Uruguay send statement with win over Argentina XV
Uruguay played host to the Argentina XV today in Montevideo. The match was a warm-up for Los Teros who take-on Brazil and Chile in RWC 2023 qualifiers this month. Uruguay came through with a victory; a result that gives Los Teros confidence to confront their South American rivals in the …
Read More »USA surpass expectations in strong showing vs England
The USA Eagles returned to the test match arena today. In their first match since RWC 2019, the North Americans took on powerhouses England at their home ground of Twickenham in London. England were heavy favorites to win and win they did. England completed a 43-29 victory. For the Eagles …
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