The tide has turned; North America now feels the effects of a global imbalance in World Cup qualifying. Chile and Uruguay both qualified for Rugby World Cup 2023 ahead of North American opposition. This is a fundamental change. It follows repeated cycles wherein Sudamérica Rugby requested changes in the qualifying system …
Read More »Tonga Qualify for 2023 World Cup as Asia / Pacific 1
Tonga booked their place at Rugby World Cup 2023 as Asia / Pacific 1. The Pacific Island country overcame Hong Kong, winning the deciding Rugby World Cup 2023 qualifier 44-22. The outcome is that Tonga will play in Pool B at RWC 2023 while Hong Kong now have the fourth, …
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 »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 One of the great weekends in South American rugby history This past weekend will be remembered for a long …
Read More »Comments from USA coach Gary Gold and captain AJ MacGinty
There has been no shortage of public commentary on yesterday’s World Cup Qualifier result that saw Chile defeating the USA in what was an historic upset. USA Head Coach Gary Gold and captain AJ MacGinty spoke to members of the media following the match. Below are some of their comments. …
Read More »Americas Rankings – July 17, 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. Three matches involving Americas teams on the …
Read More »Chile shock USA to qualify for Rugby World Cup 2023
Chile have done it. Los Cóndores completed a sensational 31-29 upset win over the USA on Saturday afternoon to qualify for their first ever Rugby World Cup. A sold-out crowd at Infinity Park was left shocked as the Chileans overcame a 19-nil deficit to record the historic victory. Tactical kicking …
Read More »World Cup Qualifier – USA vs Chile – ARN Guide
Following, Namibia’s qualification the next ticket to Rugby World Cup 2023 will go to the winner of Saturday afternoon’s test in Colorado. Can the USA secure their seventh consecutive spot at the big dance, or will Chile qualify for the first time? Everything depends on the result after the 22-21 …
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 USA defeats Chile in Qualifier classic The USA edged Chile 22-21 in an extraordinary first leg of their World …
Read More »Namibia Qualify for 2023 World Cup as Africa 1
Namibia booked their place at Rugby World Cup 2023 as Africa 1. The Welwitschias were winners of the 2022 Africa Cup which took place in France. Namibia defeated Burkina Faso 71-5 in the Quarter Final, Zimbabwe 34-19 in the Semi Final and Kenya 36-0 in the final. Having won the …
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