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 Argentina Sevens Argentina defeated Canada in the Men’s final of the second Dubai Sevens tournament on Friday. The result …
Read More »Canada Fall to France in Dubai 7’s Final
Canada finished as tournament runners-up today in Dubai. The North Americans fell to a 17-12 defeat against France in the tournament final. The USA joined Canada on the podium, finishing third with a 26-19 win over Brazil in the Bronze Final. It was a solid tournament for both Canada and …
Read More »Argentina beat Canada to win Men’s Final at Dubai 7s
Argentina are the 7’s champions of Dubai. Los Pumas 7’s defeated Canada in the Men’s final earlier today. The result means that Argentina has won back-to-back tournaments in Dubai. The two tournament wins follow two wins in Madrid, Spain and victory in the South American 7’s. In short, Los Pumas …
Read More »Yaras disputam torneio em Dubai
O Torneio Emirates Invitational reúne este ano oito seleções masculinas e seis femininas de Sevens, dentre elas as Yaras, para uma série de jogos amistosos nos dias 2, 3, 8 e 9 de abril em Dubai, nos Emirados Árabes Unidos. Promovida anualmente pela empresa Emirates Airlines, a competição visa dar …
Read More »Argentina name strong roster for Dubai 7’s to prepare for Tokyo Olympics
Argentina have named a strong roster to compete in the upcoming Dubai 7’s. Los Pumas 7’s will join Canada, Chile, France, Japan, Kenya, Spain, and Uganda at the invitational tournament in the UAE. Head Coach Santiago Gómez Cora has a mixture of experience and youth. On the one hand, the …
Read More »SLAR 2021– Cobras Brasil XV Preview
Cobras Brasil XV will be one of six competitors in the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The São Paulo-based side is Brazil’s second professional rugby team. It replaces Corinthians Rugby; the Brazilian team that competed in the 2020 SLAR. The 30-man roster contains 26 players who are Brazilian …
Read More »Unbeaten Argentina win back-to-back Madrid 7’s tournaments
Los Pumas 7’s were crowned champions today in Madrid. In doing so, Los Pumas 7’s won back-to-back Madrid 7’s tournaments. There were three matches today. Los Pumas 7’s recorded a 38-0 win over the USA and a 36-19 win over Kenya. They were followed by a rematch with Kenya in …
Read More »Argentina unbeaten to start Madrid 7s round two
Argentina went unbeaten today in Spain. In the second of two Sevens tournaments in Madrid, Los Pumas’ remain unbeaten. Argentina defeated Spain, Portugal, and Chile in today’s matches. Los Pumas 7’s started with a 37-5 win over hosts Spain. Marcos Moneta, Matías Osadczuk, Rodrigo Etchart, Joaquín de la Vega, and …
Read More »Chile travel to Spain for Madrid 7’s
Chile’s Men’s 7’s team are on their way to Spain. Los Cóndores 7’s will compete in this coming weekend’s Madrid 7’s tournament. It is the second of two competitors in the Spanish capital this month. Argentina were champions of the first edition of the men’s tournament. The Chileans are preparing …
Read More »Argentina impress on day one of Madrid Sevens
Argentina impresso on Day One of the Madrid Sevens. Los Pumas 7’s won 40-12 against Spain and 24-17 against the USA on the opening day of the competition. Joaquín de la Vega was the star against Spain. The former u20 fly half scored a hat-trick. Franco Sábato and Marcos Moneta …
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