Argentina are the 2024 Women’s Champions of the South American 7’s and Chile are the 2024 Men’s Champions. Las Yaguaretés defended their 2023 title by defeating Brazil in the Women’s Final. Chile’s Men also handed Brazil a Silver Finish as Los Cóndores 7’s were 19-5 winners in the Men’s Final …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It identifies the tops and the flops from the past seven days of everything involving Americas Rugby. UP Argentina Upset South Africa for Historic Rugby Championship Triple Crown Argentina completed an upset win over South Africa on Saturday …
Read More »Peru to host South American Men’s and Women’s 7’s in October
Villa María del Triunfo, Peru will play host the the South American Men’s and Women’s 7’s in October. The two day event will take place on October 26-27 and feature teams from the South American continent as well as from Central America. Peru will be the home side at the …
Read More »Argentina and Uruguay Qualify for 2023 Pan American Games
Argentina and Uruguay have qualified for the 2023 Pan American Games. They are now confirmed to join hosts Chile in competing in the eight team event in Santiago, Chile. One more spot for a South American competitor will be confirmed in December while four from North America will qualify next …
Read More »Tournament Preview – South American 7’s RWC 2022 Qualifying – Costa Rica
The key South American Men’s Rugby event of the year 2021 will take place this Saturday and Sunday in San José, Costa Rica. Nine Latin American countries will compete at the Estadio Nacional de San José for the regional title and for two places at the Rugby World Cup Sevens. …
Read More »Newcastle Falcons recruit Mateo Carreras from Pumas Sevens
The Newcastle Falcons have recruited Mateo Carreras from the Argentina Sevens side. As such the English Premiership side will now be the home of two Tucumán players: Matías Orlando and Mateo Carreras. The 21-year-old Carreras’ regular position in the 15-a-side game is on the wing. Mateo Carreras confirmed the move …
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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 Brazil Sevens Brazil upset Argentina 19-10 on the opening day of the Sudamérica Sevens on Saturday. Daniel Sancery’s breakaway …
Read More »South American 2020 Sevens Highlights: Brazil vs Argentina
Brazil recorded an upset win over Argentina on Saturday. The win was just the second time in which Brazil’s men’s team have defeated Los Pumas 7’s. Unlike the 2011 match, this time around the Argentine side was not fielding a development team. Brazil took its strongest roster to Chile for …
Read More »Brazil upset Argentina on Day One of Sudamérica Sevens
Brazil upset Argentina 19-10 on the opening day of the Sudamérica Sevens on Saturday. Daniel Sancery’s breakaway try sealed the surprise victory for the Tupis, who also recorded a win by a record margin over Uruguay. Day One started with a 12-12 draw between Brazil and hosts Chile. Los Cóndores …
Read More »Mateo Carreras named on Los Pumas 7s roster for Valparaiso
Argentina have confirmed an 18-man roster for the upcoming South American Sevens. The roster features Argentina XV players including Lautaro Bazán Vélez, Matías Osadczuk, Santiago Mare, and Mateo Carreras. Los Pumas 7’s will be competing in the tournament as preparation for the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games. They will take-on Brazil, …
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