Paraguay got past Colombia in a Rugby World Cup Qualifier this afternoon. The home side ran out 39-27 winners to book their spot in the 2017 South American A Championship. The competition will double as World Cup Qualification and will involve Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. In order to earn …
Read More »Paraguay Confirm Lineup for RWC Qualifier vs Colombia
Paraguay has confirmed its lineup for today’s Rugby World Cup qualifier against Colombia. Playing at home, Paraguay are in search of a win to advance to the 2017 South American Championship. The price for the winner today is a place in the tournament while the Japan 2019 dream ends for the …
Read More »Sebastían Mejía Leads Colombia in Today’s RWC Qualifier
Sebastián Mejía will lead Colombia in today’s Rugby World Cup qualifier. Los Tucanes play away to Paraguay in a winner-takes-all contest in Asunción. The loser will be eliminated while the winner will play in the 2017 South American Championship which is to double as the next round of qualification. Mejía …
Read More »Americas Rankings – October 30 2016
There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following Colombia’s home win over Mexico. In winning by 18 points Colombia gained the maximum points on offer, seeing Mexico fall as a result. The updated Americas Rankings – October 30 2016 are the final rankings before the November International begin. Argentina remains well out …
Read More »Colombia Eliminate Mexico from World Cup Qualifying
Colombia eliminated Mexico from Rugby World Cup qualifying today. A 29-11 win in Medellín sees Mexico’s Japan 2019 dream ending. In contrast Los Tucanes now advance to face Paraguay in the following round in November. Colombia’s win was hard fought. Having conceded an early penalty Los Tucanes were forced to …
Read More »Paraguay to Host RWC Qualifier vs Colombia / Mexico in November
Paraguay is to host a Rugby World Cup qualifier against Colombia or Mexico in November. Paraguay’s national rugby stadium, the Heroes de Curupaytí will host the fixture on Saturday November 19. The visiting country to Asunción will be determined this coming Saturday. Set to play in another Rugby World Cup …
Read More »Americas Rankings – October 09 2016
There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following round two of the South American B Championship. The updated Americas Rankings – October 09 2016 sees a rise for Peru. Argentina remains well out on top in the Americas. The South Americans nonetheless have taken a hit. Saturday’s loss to Australia sees …
Read More »Colombia March on in Rugby World Cup Qualifying
Colombia march on in Rugby World Cup qualifying. Los Tucanes 35-10 win over Venezuela sets up a Rugby World Cup repechage qualifier against Mexico in the next round. For Los Tucanes the result was expected. Getting there, though, was by no means easy. It took a lot of concentration and discipline. …
Read More »Peru Topple Ecuador to Finish Third in South American B Championship
Peru defeated Ecuador 60-5 this afternoon, claiming third spot in the South American B Championship. The final round fixture of the 2016 tournament confirms that Ecuador finishes bottom. Colombia and Venezuela are to play in the final fixture of the competition. The winner will claim the tournament title and advance …
Read More »Americas Rankings – October 07 2016
There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following round two of the South American B Championship. The updated Americas Rankings – October 07 2016 see Colombia rising and Peru falling. Colombia’s 41-14 win over hosts Peru lifts Los Tucanes from 46.51 to 47.09 rankings points. With it Colombia extends its lead over Mexico …
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