Players from the national country’s test team, Los Teros are taking rugby values to Uruguayan Prisons as part of a new program – Rugby a la Esperanza. Translated into Rugby Hope the initiative is to encourage prisoners to avoid returning to crime once they are liberated. The Unión Uruguaya de Rugby …
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With the objective of working with clear and precise goals a national rugby governing body are being set in Bolivia. The land-locked South American country is the last Spanish speaking country in the continental Americas to establish a governing body. Should all boxes be ticked then Bolivia could join the …
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The Federación Peruana de Rugby (Peruvian Rugby Federation) have been recognized for excellence, winning a Fair Play award. The prize titled FAIR PLAY is awarded to an entity who conforms with the rules and spirit of the sport, respects ones adversary, respects the decision of match officials, avoids aggression and bad faith, not attempting …
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Los Cuervos Upset Old Christians in Uruguay Qualifying Tournament this past weekend. The 24-17 home win sees Los Cuevos rocked up into first position in the standings after two rounds. Also producing an upset was Trébol who overcame last year’s runners-up, Old Boys 29-28. Both Old Christians and Old Boys fielded their …
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The opening round of the Uruguayan qualifying tournament was played last weekend. A number of encouraging matches were played and the Week 1 results saw Los Cuervos and Montevideo Cricket Club (MVCC) out of the blocks with impressive wins.In the match of the round Old Boys defeated Pucuru Stade Gaulois …
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On Saturday March 12, Peru’s under 18 side began preparations for international competition in 2016 by winning a warm-up fixture in Arequipa. Los Tumis M18 played against the under 20 division side of the Club Leones Rugby Club Arequipa. With an excellent style of play which saw regular linebreaks and open play …
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Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP PRO Rugby Signings All five of the PRO Rugby teams competing in the inaugural season have at least one foreign player signed on …
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With there being no international competition in the Americas this weekend there are no changes to the Americas Rankings this week. As of March 13 2016 Rugby World Cup 2015 competitors Argentina, USA, Canada and Uruguay remain ranked one through four in that order. There have, nonetheless, been alterations to …
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Uruguay is to play 9 Further Test Matches in 2016, it has been confirmed by Ignacio Chans writing for Referi. Los Teros have already played four test matches for three wins, defeating Brazil 22-29, Chile 23-20 and the USA 29-25 in the Americas Rugby Championship. South American A Championship First up …
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Rugby’s continued growth throughout the Americas has seen an important realization in the western South American country of Ecuador. The nation’s capital, Quito has acquired a rugby-specific field at the traditional La Carolina park. Quito is home to more than 300 rugby players. Spread across seven clubs these athletes and …
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