Canada coach Kingsley Jones has selected an expanded 42-man long list for the upcoming Rugby World Cup. The list includes all 31 players who appeared in the Pacific Nations Cup, eight from the original extended training squad, plus three additions not among the 43 named in June. Taylor Paris has …
Read More »RWC place in doubt for Gabrillagues after 6 week ban
The RWC 2019 place for Paul Gabrillagues has been placed in doubt today after he received a 6 week ban for foul play against Scotland on Sunday. Having been cited the French second-rower pleaded guilty. The Disciplinary Committee of Simon Thomas (UK), Donal Courtney (Ireland), and Valeriu Toma (Romania) viewed …
Read More »RWC Rewind Uruguay: Lemoine in 2003
During the final weeks of waiting for Rugby World Cup 2019 to arrive Americas Rugby News will be taking a look back at some moments from past RWCs involving competitors from the Americas. First up as the feature Team of the Week is Uruguay. In day two of the series …
Read More »Uruguay officially unveil World Cup jerseys
Uruguay have officially revealed their home and away strips for Rugby World Cup 2019. The main strip is the classic light blue traditionally worn by Los Teros, with the alternate jersey a nearly-solid white with a gold and blue collar. Both feature the Sun of May from the Uruguayan flag …
Read More »Coetzee out, Springboks all but set for World Cup
The Springboks have all but finalised their squad for the Rugby World Cup. Rassie Erasmus has released eight players from his training squad while Marcell Coetzee has been ruled out of the tournament with injury. The Ulster loose forward damaged an ankle against Argentina on the weekend that will require …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Chile u20 With a 25-11 win over Paraguay on Saturday Chile were crowned Americas Rugby Challenge u20s champions for 2019. The …
Read More »Argentina World Cup Roster Named With Surprises
Argentina Head Coach Mario Ledesma has named his World Cup roster and it comes with major surprises. As a player Ledesma competed in RWCs 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2011. After retirement he turned to coaching which saw him at RWC 2015 as Australia’s forwards coach. Now in 2019 he is …
Read More »RWC Rewind Uruguay: Ormaechea in 1999
During the final weeks of waiting for Rugby World Cup 2019 to arrive Americas Rugby News will be taking a look back at some moments from past RWCs involving competitors from the Americas. First up is Uruguay who are to be the Team of the Week. Los Teros made their …
Read More »Italy Name Strong World Cup Roster
Italy has named a strong roster for Rugby World Cup 2019. The Southern Europeans are to be captained by veteran N8 Sergio Parisse, a native of Argentina. The Italians are to complete in Pool B, a highly challenging prospect with their opposition to be Canada, Namibia, New Zealand, and South …
Read More »Highlights – South Africa vs Argentina
South Africa and Argentina continued their respective RWC warm-up onfield preparations today. They did so with a meeting outside of the Rugby Championship with the hosts winning 24-18. South Africa scored twice through winger Sbu Nkosi while Argentina’s two tries were scored by forwards Guido Petti, and Pablo Matera. Los Pumas …
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