The year that none of us expected is nearly at a close. Like most, consider us at Americas Rugby News relieved! To go without any rugby at all to cover for several months was a challenge unlike any other we have experienced, and though there are yet hurdles to clear …
Read More »RWC 2023 Pools: Best, Worst and Fairest Match Order
Match order is fundamental in sport. Some teams can be eliminated early based on how their matches are distributed. This issue has occurred repeatedly at RWCs. There are a number of reasons for this, none more so than organizers positioning key pool matches at certain points of the pool phase. …
Read More »Bristol Bears sign Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro from Jaguares
The Bristol Bears have signed Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro from Los Jaguares. It marks a return to the UK for the 31-year-old. He previously played in the Pro 14 for the Dragons in 2013-2014. The experienced prop has also previously played for Lyon and Stade Français in the Top 14 and …
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 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby The second edition of the Súper Liga American de Rugby (SLAR) will have …
Read More »Racing 92 sign Emiliano Boffelli from Jaguares
Racing 92 have signed Emiliano Boffelli from Los Jaguares. It sees Argentina’s 2020 player exodus continuing. The move also comes shortly after Bordeaux signed fellow Jaguares outside back, Bautista Delguy from Los Jaguares. Racing 92 will be home to two players from Rosario club Duendes: Juan Imhoff and Emiliano Boffelli. The …
Read More »Montevideo to host South American RWC 2023 qualifiers
The South American RWC 2023 qualifiers will be played exclusively in Montevideo. Both tournaments scheduled for June and July of 2021 will take place at the Estadio Charrúa. The first round will be a pre-qualifying tournament in June 2021. Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Paraguay will compete with the top two …
Read More »Santiago Cordero signs new deal to stay at Bordeaux until 2023
Santiago Cordero has re-signed with Bordeaux. His new contract will see him staying at the French club until 2023. The Argentine winger originally joined on a two-year deal in 2019. It saw him moving from the Exeter Chiefs to France. Prior to that he played Super Rugby for Los Jaguares. ✍️ …
Read More »RWC 2023: France to face Americas 1 at Lyon, Marseille or St Denis
Rugby World Cup 2023 will feature 10 venues in nine French cities. The final confirmation of these venues is forthcoming. France will face Africa 1 and Americas 1 qualifiers plus Italy, and New Zealand in Pool A. The RWC 2023 match schedule is also due out soon. Plans are for …
Read More »World Cup Watch – Uruguay – December 2020
The World Cup Watch series identifies the players most likely to represent their respective countries at the next RWC. The current edition analysis the situation following the completion of international duty in 2020. Following a successful campaign in RWC 2019, Head Coach Esteban Meneses re-signed as Head Coach. The script …
Read More »RWC 2023: Quarter Finals implications
How could the Quarter Finals take shape at RWC 2023? The answer, in terms of how, is that top two from each pool will qualify for the Quarter Finals. In terms of who faces who the answer is that the pools will be split in A vs B and C …
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