It is all eyes on the Rugby World Cup in South America. Uruguay and Chile clashed in Montevideo in the first warm-up match for both countries. The competitive match was won by a single point by the home side. The 26-25 result gives both Los Teros and Los Cóndores plenty …
Read More »Namibia begin South American tour with loss to Argentina XV
Namibia’s on-field road to Rugby World Cup 2023 began on Saturday in Montevideo. The Welwitschias faced the Argentina XV in a non-capped international. It was the second best African test team facing the Argentine next-of-XV. There was plenty to play for for both teams. Namibia needs to prepare for the …
Read More »Pumas Lacking Game Time Face Nervous Wait
Pumas lacking game time face a nervous wait ahead of the World Cup announcement. All teams will have 33-men rosters. Michael Cheika’s selections and non-selections provide notable insight into his intentions for the World Cup in France. The final round Rugby Championship match is Argentina’s final road match before finalizing …
Read More »RWC 2023 Warm-Up – Uruguay vs Chile – ARN Guide
A new look will be on display in Montevideo on Saturday. Uruguay and Chile meet in a first-ever Rugby World Cup warm-up. Uruguay has competed at four previous Rugby World Cups with RWC 2019 being Los Teros’ fifth. Chile will make their debut at a Rugby World Cup this year. …
Read More »RWC Warm-Up – Argentina XV vs Namibia – ARN Guide
Namibia kick-off their South American in Montevideo tour on Saturday. The Welwitschias take on the Argentina XV at the neutral venue of the Estadio Charrúa. The non-capped fixture will be a tough assignment for Africa’s second best test team. The Argentina XV features played who play their rugby all over …
Read More »Santiago Arata out of World Cup Warm-Ups
Uruguay’s World Cup preparations have been given a scare. Star scrum-half is out of the Rugby World Cup warm-up matches. He fractured a finger in training and will undergo surgery today. Rugby World Cup 2023 starts in one month and fourteen days time. Arata will be unavailable for Uruguay’s three …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP MVCC turns 162 The oldest rugby club in the Americas turned 162 this past week. Established on July 18, 1861 Montevideo …
Read More »Chile at Full-Strength to take on Uruguay in World Cup Warm-Up
Chile have gone for a full-strength roster to take on Uruguay. Los Cóndores travel across the Andes to face Los Teros in Montevideo on Saturday, July 29. The fixture is the first of four Rugby World Cup warm-up matches for the Chileans. The three subsequent matches will all be home …
Read More »MLR standouts in Namibia squad for South American tour
Allister Coetzee has named a 35-man Namibia squad for their tour of South American. The Welwitschias will play the Argentina XV on July 29 and Uruguay on August 5, both in Montevideo, before taking on Chile on August 12 in Valparaíso. All matches will be played under the World Rugby …
Read More »Stars to play for Argentina XV against Namibia
Stars will take to the field for the Argentina XV. A 26-man roster has been named for the first of four upcoming internationals. The Argentina XV will take on Africa’s best country, Namibia. Set for Saturday, July 29 the match will be played as part of a double header at …
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