The Sudamérica XV will take-on Georgia’s professional team Black Lion on Friday. The match marks the return of the continental side. The South American side will include players from Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Uruguay. The roster is preparing for the Black Lion together in Montevideo. Friday’s match will kick-off at …
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 San Diego outsprint Dallas in high-scoring shootout The San Diego Legion made it a club-high six wins in a row as …
Read More »Pumitas feast on USA Hawks in Charlotte
The Argentina u20’s side, Los Pumitas, feasted on the USA Hawks. Played on Friday, the second of two matches between the teams, Los Pumitas were 26-0 winners in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 26-0 win followed the 33-12 win on April 15. The tour is part of Argentina’s preparations for the …
Read More »Pampas hold firm against Black Lion in pulsating contest
A pulsating contest played out in Buenos Aires on Saturday. Professional teams from Argentina and Georgia faced-off with the home side holding firm in the final minutes to complete a 24-21 victory. Los Pampas scored two tries, the first going to man-of-the-match Joaquín Lamas. The Los Pumas 7’s play-maker scored …
Read More »Selknam and Black Lion put on epic as Chile and Georgia eye World Cup
In a special intercontinental contest Selknam and Black Lion went head-to-head on Friday. The match was between a team from Chile and a team from Georgia. These are teams from Super Rugby Americas and the Rugby Europe Super Cup respectively. In what was an epic contest Black Lion finished 33-30 …
Read More »Montevideo será sede del Clasificatorio a los Juegos Olímpicos
La Unión de Rugby del Uruguay (URU) será anfitriona en el Estadio Charrúa de Montevideo el sábado 17 y el domingo 18 de junio del Torneo Clasificatorio a los Juegos Olímpicos, París 2024. Las nueve uniones de Sudamérica Rugby con membresía plena de World Rugby han sido invitadas a participar …
Read More »Black Lion romp past Dogos
Black Lion romped to a big win over Los Dogos on Saturday Played at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo, Uruguay the Georgian team were dominant throughout the opening half but the teams each scored 19 points after the interval. The Georgians won the contest 75-19. The two-time reigning champions of …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas to Expand to Central America in 2024
New frontiers are being crossed in Super Rugby Americas. Americas Rugby News can confirm that a plan has been presented to Sudamérica Rugby for the creation of a new franchise for Super Rugby Americas 2024. The new team will be Central America’s first professional rugby team. The franchise will see …
Read More »Significant Increases in High Performance Investments coming to Chile
Chile Rugby has confirmed significant increases in investments. They come on the back of rapid transformation. Los Cóndores upcoming debut at the Rugby World Cup has brought with it unprecedented attention and investments. More than $900 million Chilean Pesos will be invested in the project by the Chilean National Sports …
Read More »Los Oficiales del Super Rugby Américas 2023
Treinta y cinco oficiales de partido, de seis uniones miembro de Sudamérica Rugby integrarán el Panel que tendrá a cargo la gestión de los 45 partidos del Súper Rugby Américas. Catorce oficiales de partido – ocho referís y seis asistentes de referí – llegan con experiencia en la Superliga Americana …
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