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. Due to the high volume of rugby this week’s edition is bigger than usual. UP Canada Canada came through their opening match …
Read More »Germishuys Scores 70 Meter Run In
The Terminator, Hanco Germishuys underlined his billing as he scored a 70 meter run in try against Samoa. The try contributed to the USA Eagles’ historic first-ever victory over the Pacific Island country. Germishuys was not even supposed to be starting the match. Instead he was a late replacement for …
Read More »Americas Rankings – November 11 2018
The Americas Rankings have been updated for November 11 2018. They have been recalculated to take into account the implications of Saturday and Sunday’s November Internationals. Canada’s 65-19 win over Kenya was greatly enjoyed by the staff, players and supporters. It was Canada’s biggest scoreline since 2006 vs Barbados. The …
Read More »Germany grind out win over Hong Kong
Germany’s battle with Canada on Saturday has become infinitely more intriguing after they defeated Hong Kong 26-9 in their opening round match of the World Cup Repechage competition. The scores were level until the final quarter when the Dragons began to crack under the pressure of the German forwards. It …
Read More »Canada blast Kenya in Repechage opener
Canada came through their opening match of the World Cup Repechage with ease as they blasted Kenya 65-19, scoring 10 tries in the process. It was Canada’s highest points total since the 69-3 win over Barbados in June 2006. A hat-trick from DTH van der Merwe led the way with …
Read More »Match Highlights – Ireland vs Argentina
One of rugby’s leading rivalries took its latest turn on Saturday. Played in Dublin, Ireland were the superior side in beating Argentina 28-17. It was the second and final match between the countries during the period in between RWCs 2015 and 2019. For a complete match report click here. At …
Read More »Match Highlights – Ulster vs Uruguay
In a special attraction on Friday Ulster played host to Uruguay. The Northern Ireland province vs South American country fixture was a part of week two of the November Internationals. Uruguay used the fixture as a means of familiarizing the staff and players with the task awaiting them at RWC …
Read More »Hooley redeems miss with match winner for USA
Nine minutes after missing a regulation goal USA fly half Will Hooley redeemed himself to land the match winner for the USA against Samoa. It came after Hooley had slipped over upon his run-up to strike the ball on a previous attempt. The result was a wayward miss which let Samoa …
Read More »Chile Beaten by Sudamérica XV
Chile were beaten by the Sudamérica XV 38-21 today at home in Santiago. In a match in which Chile had an opportunity to win Los Cóndores had a great way of preparing for next weekend’s home international. An early double from winger Tomás Mac Gaw gave the Sudamérica XV a 10-0 …
Read More »Brazil earn respect against Māori All Blacks
Brazil earned respect against the Māori All Blacks this evening. Playing at São Paulo’s famous Estádio do Morumbi the Tupis lost 35-3 but put in a far better performance than the scoresheet suggested. A determined effort from the home side saw the Māori restricted to 14 first-half points. Os Tupis …
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