Rodrigo Fernández has done something that no Chilean has done before him – win a prestigious World Rugby award. Fernández won the World Rugby Men’s Try of the Year award for 2022. Fernández has scored some vital tries for Chile. He has also had his hand in making tries for …
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 Canada Secure Quarter Final at Women’s World Cup Canada clinched their spot in the Quarter Finals with a 22-12 …
Read More »Brazil, Canada and Chile to contest Trilingual Tournament in October
Brazil, Canada and Chile are to contest a triangual tournament in October. Branded as the Americas Rugby Trophy, the tournament is to be half of the former Americas Rugby Championship (ARC). The three teams will compete in matches on October 16-26 in Brazil. Brazil will play Chile in the tournament …
Read More »Jamaica Ready for Rugby World Cup Sevens
Jamaica is ready for the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens. A twelve-man roster has been named to represent the Caribbean country in Cape Town, South Africa. Jamaica will open their campaign on Friday, September 09 against Scotland. The Jamaican roster contains three returning players from the previous Rugby Sevens World …
Read More »Americas Rankings – August 21, 2022
The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare international teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as full tests are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The opening fixture of the South American …
Read More »Americas Rankings – August 14, 2022
The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare international teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as full tests are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. Round one of the Rugby Championship saw …
Read More »Colombia roster prepare for USA South Panthers
A 24-man Colombia roster is preparing for upcoming matches against the USA South Panthers. Los Tucanes will have home advantage against the USA South in the two match series. The games will be played at the Estadio Moderno in Barranquilla on Wednesday, August 03 and Saturday, August 06. The series …
Read More »Chile’s route to the World Cup
Chile’s route to securing a place at a Rugby World Cup was historic. Los Cóndores qualified by overcoming opposition from South America and North America. In doing so, Chile is the third Americas competitor confirmed for RWC 2023. Chile joins Argentina and Uruguay while there is no guarantee that a …
Read More »Haitian Kévin Fabien signs extension with Brive Espoirs
Kévin Fabien has signed a new contract with Brive Espoirs. The center has signed following a strong showing during the 2021-2022 season. He was a regular in the mid-field where he made thirteen starts, many of which were with Juan Manuel Alonso who has returned to Uruguay. Like Alonso, Fabien …
Read More »RWC 2023 Qualifier – Cóndores to host USA in Chilean Capital in July
Chile will play host to the USA on Saturday, July 09. The all-important-fixture is the first of two Rugby World Cup 2023 qulaifiers between the countries from the Americas. Game two will take place in Denver, Colorado on July 16. The winner of the series, on aggregate, will qualify for …
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