Agustín Ormaechea earned his 50th test cap on Sunday. He did so playing for Uruguay against Chile in a RWC 2023 qualifier. The hard-fought victory saw Ormaechea joining an elite group of players to have won 50 or more caps for Los Teros. He follows in the foot-steps of his …
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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 Uruguay set to advance in RWC qualifiers Uruguay were taken down to the wire by Chile in Sunday’s Rugby …
Read More »South America RWC 2023 Qualifying Picture
Brazil, Chile and Uruguay are involved in ongoing matches in Montevideo. They are a triangular series wherein two teams will advance to face North American opposition. What then is the picture for the RWC 2023 qualifiers in South America? The qualifiers began with Brazil defeating Paraguay. This results saw Os …
Read More »Uruguay taken down to the wire by Chile in World Cup Qualifier
Uruguay were taken down to the wire by Chile in today’s Rugby World Cup 2023 qualifier in Montevideo. Los Teros were given a fright by Los Cóndores. The match was won 15-10 with Chile held up in the try zone in the final minutes. The match was South America’s pivotal …
Read More »RWC 2023 Qualifiers Preview – Uruguay vs Chile
South America’s pivotal fixture of the year will take place on Sunday in Montevideo. Uruguay have home advantage against Chile in a Rugby World Cup 2023 qualifier. The two line-ups for the match underline the magnitude of Sunday’s match-up; neither side is taking any chances. Uruguay have named a side …
Read More »RWC 2023 Qualifiers Preview – Brazil vs Chile
It is crunch time in South America. Brazil and Chile will compete in a vital test match in Montevideo on Sunday. The winner will be far closer to remaining in RWC 2023 qualifiers. The loser will all but certainly see their dreams shattered. The match is a first of a …
Read More »Test Match Preview – Wales vs Argentina
Wales play host to Argentina on Saturday. The match is the first of a two-match series between the sides in Cardiff. It was supposed to be a Welsh tour to Argentina; instead, the South Americans are touring Europe this month. The tour started with a narrow escape over Romania. A …
Read More »Chile names traveling roster for RWC Qualifiers
Pablo Lemoine has named a traveling squad of 29 players to represent Chile in the next round of the Rugby World Cup 2023 Qualifiers. Los Cóndores will play Brazil this coming Sunday, July 11, followed by Uruguay on July 18. Both matches will take place in Montevideo. Included are seven …
Read More »Brazil names squad for next round of World Cup qualifiers
Brazil have named a 30-man traveling squad for the next round of the Rugby World Cup Qualifiers. Having defeated Paraguay in their opening match, Os Tupis will now play tests against Chile on July 11 and Uruguay on July 25. Both will be played in Montevideo. The winner of the …
Read More »Uruguay send statement with win over Argentina XV
Uruguay played host to the Argentina XV today in Montevideo. The match was a warm-up for Los Teros who take-on Brazil and Chile in RWC 2023 qualifiers this month. Uruguay came through with a victory; a result that gives Los Teros confidence to confront their South American rivals in the …
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