Last week saw history made as the Bolivian national rugby team competed in international competition for the first time. Bolivia did so on home soil against a development side from the northern Argentine province of Salta. While the occasion was tremendous for Bolivia it was also costly. Without any funding …
Read More »USA outlast Brazil to win Men’s Bronze in Lima
The USA outlasted Brazil to win the men’s Bronze Medal at Lima 2019. With Colombia defeating Brazil in the Women’s Bronze Final the result means that Brazil misses out on a medal despite having been in the final four in both the men’s and women’s tournaments. The dramatic Bronze Final …
Read More »Colombia defeat Brazil to claim Bronze at Pan Am Games
In a stunning upset result Colombia defeated Brazil to claim the Bronze Medal at the 2019 Pan American Games. Taking place in Lima, Peru the Bronze Final saw As Yaras facing Las Tucanes with the Brazilians being firm favorites. Lima 2019 is the third edition of the Pan American Games …
Read More »Historic First Match For Bolivia
International competition is officially off the ground involving Los Colorados. An historic first match for Bolivia took place on Friday against a developmental side from the northern Argentine province of Salta. Playing in red uniforms to combine with the team name, the Bolivians were the home side against Salta. The …
Read More »Colombia to face Brazil in Historic First Women’s Test Match
Colombia are to face Brazil in a historic first Women’s rugby test match. The international between Las Tucanes and As Yaras will take place in Medellín, the heartland of Colombian rugby. The match is to be played on August 25 at the Estadio Cincuentenario. It is the same venue which …
Read More »Paraguay Looking to Argentina For Eligible Players
Paraguay is looking to Argentina for eligible players. In an open letter posted by the Unión de Rugby del Paraguay (URP) today the national governing body invited players to an upcoming meeting. The initiative is being organized together with Argentina’s Northeastern union the Unión de Rugby del Noreste (URNE). It …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Jaguares All the talk over the weekend was about Los Jaguares, and rightfully so. The Argentine team hammered the Brumbies to …
Read More »Brazil Crowned South American U18 Champions
Brazil have been crowned the South American U18 Champions. As Yaras went unbeaten this weekend in Santiago, Chile in both the round matches and the knock-out matches. The South American U18s this year featured four countries – Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and hosts Chile. All countries faced each other once with …
Read More »Argentina Qualify for 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
Argentina have qualified for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Los Pumas 7’s booked their place today by winning the South American men’s Olympic qualifying tournament in Santiago, Chile. Today marked the second, and final, day of the Olympic qualifiers. To read about events from day one click here. …
Read More »Argentina, Brazil Unbeaten On Day One of Tokyo 2020 Qualifiers
Argentina, and Brazil went unbeaten on day one of the Tokyo 2020 qualifiers. Played on Saturday at Old Boys in Santiago, Chile Los Pumas 7’s and Os Tupis 7’s both won all three of their respective pool matches and a re one played going into day two. With a spot …
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