Tag Archives: Sudamérica Rugby

Portugal outclass Brazil in Lisbon

Portugal outclassed Brazil today in Lisbon. The Europeans were 30-10 winners over the South Americans. The match was the first of a two match series between the countries. Both teams are using the series with an eye on preparing for RWC 2023 qualifiers. Portugal struck early. A superb run from winger …

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Preview: Portugal vs Brazil

Portugal and Brazil will resume their rivalry on Saturday. The teams have played competitive rugby internationals in the recent past. More importantly, they are to compete in what is preparation for their respective preparation for RWC 2023 qualifiers. The COVID-19 interrupted what had been a promising start to 2020 for …

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Panama granted associate member status by World Rugby

Panama has been granted associate member status by World Rugby. The Central American republic joins Nepal in gaining associate status. Meanwhile, Burkina Faso, Iran and Laos achieve World Rugby full member status. Panama is a Sudamérica Rugby member. The same is true of other Central American countries Costa Rica, El …

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Chile to host 2020 South American Sevens in December

Chile is to host the 2020 South American Sevens in December, Sudamérica Rugby has confirmed. The competition will feature Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Chile. Edit: Colombia and Paraguay will not participate due to travel issues. The two-day tournament will take place on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13. It …

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Colombia has formalized professional rugby

Colombia has formalized professional rugby. The South American country’s first professional rugby team will be Los Cafeteros PRO. The team will enter the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) in 2021. Los Cafeteros PRO will be the sixth team in SLAR. They join existing teams from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and …

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2020 South American 4 Nations – Dream Team

There were impressive performers in the 2020 South American 4 Nations. Players from Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay are all in the discussion for the competition’s Dream Team. The leading player per position has been determined on a comparative basis. His personal contribution overrides the team performance.   Click here …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Chile It was a memorable week for Chilean rugby. The Cóndores XV defeated their counterparts from both Uruguay and Brazil. Neither …

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Highlights: Uruguay XV vs Argentina XV

The Uruguay XV faced the Argentina XV earlier today. The match brought to a close the 2020 South American 4 Nations. The competition provided much needed match opportunities for players from both teams in addition to Brazil and Chile. Click here to access the ARN tournament page. Click here to …

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Highlights: Brazil XV vs Chile XV

The Chile XV were 26-13 winners over the Brazil XV. The fixture was non-capped, yet it was between players who would play in such a match were it capped. Quite simply, it is an indicator of what to expect for the RWC 2023 qualifiers. Click here to access the ARN …

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