Brazil have named a 30-man traveling squad for the next round of the Rugby World Cup Qualifiers. Having defeated Paraguay in their opening match, Os Tupis will now play tests against Chile on July 11 and Uruguay on July 25. Both will be played in Montevideo. The winner of the …
Read More »Paul Lasike out of World Cup Qualifiers
Paul Lasike will not play again this year. In fact the US Eagles star could spend up to nine months on the sidelines after rupturing an Achilles tendon while training with club side Harlequins last month. It’s a heavy blow for the 31-year-old, who will now miss the upcoming Rugby …
Read More »Uruguay send statement with win over Argentina XV
Uruguay played host to the Argentina XV today in Montevideo. The match was a warm-up for Los Teros who take-on Brazil and Chile in RWC 2023 qualifiers this month. Uruguay came through with a victory; a result that gives Los Teros confidence to confront their South American rivals in the …
Read More »Colombia match cancelled, Chile advance in RWC qualifiers
Chile have advanced in Rugby World Cup 2023 qualifiers. Los Cóndores were set to play host to Colombia on Saturday. That match will no longer be played due to three positive COVID-19 cases within the Tucanes squad. The outcome for the respective teams is different. On the one hand, Chile …
Read More »Battle lines drawn for North American RWC 2023 Qualifiers
The battle lines have been drawn for the North American RWC 2023 qualifiers. The dates and venues for the two-match series between Canada and the USA are now official. Canada will host the first match on September 04 and the USA will host game two on September 11. The series …
Read More »Santiago Arata out of RWC Qualifiers
Santiago Arata is out of the RWC 2023 qualifiers. Ignacio Chans reports that Arata requested not to be selected for Uruguay’s upcoming test matches. Uruguay will play against Brazil and the winner of this coming weekend’s RWC qualifier between Chile and Colombia. Arata asked to sit out the RWC 2023 …
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 Duque delivers as Brazil advance in RWC 2023 qualifiers Brazil defeated Paraguay 29-0 on Saturday in São José dos …
Read More »Americas Rankings – June 27, 2021
The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare the men’s test teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The July 27, 2021 edition considers …
Read More »Brazil beat Paraguay to advance in RWC Qualifiers
Brazil defeated Paraguay 29-0 this evening in São José dos Campos. Moisés Duque was Brazil’s hero both in point scoring and general play. Os Tupis’ victory sees them advancing in the RWC 2023 qualifiers. For Paraguay defeat means elimination. Brazil kicked-off and quickly put Paraguay under pressure. It gave them …
Read More »RWC 2023 Qualifiers Preview – Brazil vs Paraguay
Brazil play host to Paraguay on Saturday. The match is a winner-takes-all elimination contest. The winner will advance to the finals of the South American region’s RWC 2023 qualifiers. The fixture is a welcome return; it is to be the first match between the countries in two years. Brazil’s use …
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