History was made in Montevideo on Sunday. Los Teros won the South American Men’s 7’s to book their place at the 2024 Paris Olympics. It will be Los Teros 7’s first appearance at the Olympic Games. Uruguay join neighbors Argentina who qualified by finishing second on the World Sevens circuit. …
Read More »Brazil Qualify for Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Brazil will compete at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. As Yaras secured their place by winning the South American qualifying competition. Played on Saturday and Sunday in Montevideo, the Brazilians underlined why they are the Queens of Rugby Sevens in the region. Brazil defeated Uruguay, Chile and Colombia on Sunday. …
Read More »South American 7’s – Explosive First Day of Paris Olympics Qualifiers
There was plenty of action in Montevideo, Uruguay on Saturday. In the opening day of the South American 7’s qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympics Men’s and Women’s moved towards securing places. One place per gender is on the line. Day two, on Sunday will see the action continuing. The …
Read More »South American Qualifiers for Paris 2024 Olympics
South America’s qualifiers for the 2024 Paris Olympics are just around the corner. Taking place on Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 in Montevideo, Uruguay, seven Women’s teams and six Men’s teams will compete for places at the Olympics. The qualifying competitions follows the completion of the World Rugby …
Read More »Argentina cap 7s season with Cup victory in London
Argentina put a wrap on a highly successful World Sevens Series campaign with a 35-14 Cup Final victory over Fiji in London on Sunday. It marks the third Gold result for Los Pumas this season with overall winners New Zealand above them on the final standings. Agustín Fraga’s double led …
Read More »Canada retain World Series core status, Uruguay drop out
Canada’s Men team will be one of 12 core teams on next season’s World Sevens Series. A late try from Alex Russell gave them a dramatic 12-7 win over Kenya in the Relegation Playoff Final. As a result the Shujaa drop out of the circuit having held core status since …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Silver in Toulouse, Bronze overall for for Women’s Eagles The Women’s Eagles wrapped up their 2022-23 World Sevens Series campaign with …
Read More »Argentina runners-up in Toulouse as New Zealand clinch title
Argentina came close but ultimately could not stop New Zealand from claiming their fifth World Sevens tournament win of the season in Toulouse. Los Pumas held a 19-7 halftime lead only for Roderick Solo’s second try of the day breaking the deadlock and giving the crown to the black jerseys. …
Read More »Argentina qualify for Paris Olympics
Argentina have booked their ticket for Paris 2024. Los Pumas finished at the top of Pool B at the Toulouse Sevens, which gives them an insurmountable position in the top four of the overall World Series standings and secures automatic qualification for the Olympic Games. New Zealand have already qualified …
Read More »Montevideo será sede del Clasificatorio a los Juegos Olímpicos
La Unión de Rugby del Uruguay (URU) será anfitriona en el Estadio Charrúa de Montevideo el sábado 17 y el domingo 18 de junio del Torneo Clasificatorio a los Juegos Olímpicos, París 2024. Las nueve uniones de Sudamérica Rugby con membresía plena de World Rugby han sido invitadas a participar …
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