Uruguay is primed for the World Rugby u20 Trophy. Los Teritos join Scotland, USA and Zimbabwe in Pool A of the tournament. The South Americans open their campaign against the USA at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday, July 15. The tournament will run from July 15- 30. …
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 Colombia Strike Double Gold at Central American & Caribbean Games Colombia enjoyed an outstanding campaign at the XXIV Juegos Centroamericanos y …
Read More »Brasil viaja à Colômbia por vaga no WXV
Brasil e Colômbia estão preparadas para duelarem em busca da vaga sul-americana no WXV, a nova liga mundial de rugby XV feminino. As duas seleções duelarão em duas partidas, nos dias 5 e 9 de julho, em Medellín, na Colômbia, e quem vencer no agregado garantirá classificação no WXV3, que …
Read More »Colombia Strike Double Gold at Central American & Caribbean Games
Colombia enojyed an outstanding campaign at the XXIV Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe in San Salvador, El Salvador. Colombia won Gold in both the Men’s and Women’s Rugby Sevens events at the 2023 Central American & Caribbean Games. Jhon Arley Urrutia was the hero for Los Tucanes. He scored a …
Read More »Chile XV Ready to face California Grizzlies
The Chile XV are ready to return to action. The next-of-XV has named a 52-man roster to face the California Grizzlies. The roster includes a handful of names from Selknam. Some may yet be included on the roster already preparing for the World Cup. The Chile XV roster includes Selknam …
Read More »History Made as Uruguay Qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics
History was made in Montevideo on Sunday. Los Teros won the South American Men’s 7’s to book their place at the 2024 Paris Olympics. It will be Los Teros 7’s first appearance at the Olympic Games. Uruguay join neighbors Argentina who qualified by finishing second on the World Sevens circuit. …
Read More »Brazil Qualify for Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Brazil will compete at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. As Yaras secured their place by winning the South American qualifying competition. Played on Saturday and Sunday in Montevideo, the Brazilians underlined why they are the Queens of Rugby Sevens in the region. Brazil defeated Uruguay, Chile and Colombia on Sunday. …
Read More »South American 7’s – Explosive First Day of Paris Olympics Qualifiers
There was plenty of action in Montevideo, Uruguay on Saturday. In the opening day of the South American 7’s qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympics Men’s and Women’s moved towards securing places. One place per gender is on the line. Day two, on Sunday will see the action continuing. The …
Read More »Colombia Complete Road Win over Brazil
Colombia were 18-15 winners over Brazil on Sunday. Played at the Estádio Dutrinha in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso the away team rebounded from their narrow loss against the USA u23 to end the Americas Rugby Trophy on a high. The match was the third and final fixture of the Americas Rugby …
Read More »South American Qualifiers for Paris 2024 Olympics
South America’s qualifiers for the 2024 Paris Olympics are just around the corner. Taking place on Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 in Montevideo, Uruguay, seven Women’s teams and six Men’s teams will compete for places at the Olympics. The qualifying competitions follows the completion of the World Rugby …
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