The end of 2019 marks the completion of the ten year decade of 2010-2019. 2020 is to therefore be not only the start of the RWC 2019-2023 cycle, but also the start of a new decade of international competition. There were memorable matches played throughout the 2010-2019 period and ARN …
Read More »Argentina to host France and Italy in July 2020
Argentina are to play host to France and Italy in the July 2020 Internationals. The home series will be the first time for Los Pumas to play test rugby since their early exit from RWC 2019. France will tour Argentina, competing against the South Americans in a two match series. …
Read More »2020 Americas Rugby Championship Schedule Announced
The 2020 Americas Rugby Championship (ARC) schedule has been announced. For the first time in ARC history the competition will be played in the months of August, and September. The move sees it now being summer in North America, and winter in South America – a reserve of the 2016-2019 …
Read More »Changes to Rugby Americas Competitions for 2020
Changes to Rugby Americas competitions for 2020 have been announced. Starting in 2020 the annual Americas Rugby Championship (ARC) will move to be aligned closely with the global rugby calendar and will benefit professional competition both in the Americas and elsewhere. The 2020 ARC will see the Argentina XV, Brazil, …
Read More »Ardron Starts For Barbarians vs Wales
Canadian captain Tyler Ardron has been named to start for the Barbarians in Saturday’s non-capped international against Wales. The match is the third in as many weeks for the Barbarians and for Ardron. The Canadian also started against Fiji in London, and Brazil in São Paulo. Ardron will play in the …
Read More »Head Coach Rodolfo Ambrosio Departs Brazil
Rodolfo Ambrosio is no longer the Head Coach of Os Tupis. The Argentine departed Brazil following a pay dispute with the CBRu. He did so following last Wednesday’s home international against the Barbarians in São Paulo. Taking over from Ambrosio will be Fernando Portugal, one of Brazil’s most notable former …
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 Canada Women Canada won both matches of the Can-Am Series in decisive fashion this past week. A 19-0 shutout in poor …
Read More »Second half blitz sees Canada sweep Can-Am Series
The USA got off to a fast start but a poor second half cost them dearly as Canada took a handsome 52-27 result in San Diego on Sunday. It completes a very positive trip south for the Canadians, who swept the Can-Am Series by an aggregate score of 71-27 following …
Read More »Americas trio named in Barbarians squad to play Wales
Three North American internationals have been named in the Women’s Barbarians squad that will play against Wales next weekend. The women’s game will precede the men’s match of the same two teams with the double-header taking place at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Canada scrumhalf Brianna Miller is joined by USA counterpart …
Read More »Can-Am Preview – USA vs Canada
The battle for North American supremacy continues on Sunday as the USA takes on Canada in Round Two of the Can-Am Series. It’s a rubber match of sorts, with Canada claiming a shutout win on Wednesday but the USA getting the edge during July’s Super Series. Rob Cain is taking …
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