Chile were beaten by the Sudamérica XV 38-21 today at home in Santiago. In a match in which Chile had an opportunity to win Los Cóndores had a great way of preparing for next weekend’s home international. An early double from winger Tomás Mac Gaw gave the Sudamérica XV a 10-0 …
Read More »Match Preview – Chile vs Sudamérica XV
With Belgium opting not to tour South American a special friendly has been arranged for Saturday to help Chile prepare for their upcoming clash with the Māori All Blacks next weekend. A Sudamérica XV has been created under the leadership of former Pumas coach Daniel Hourcade with fringe test players …
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 Toronto Arrows Major League Rugby (MLR) is now officially international. Canada is to join the USA’s professional rugby competition in 2019 …
Read More »Chile U20s Champions of South America
Chile are the 2018 u20s Champions of South America. The title was won on home soil on Sunday after a successful unbeaten run in the tournament. Also competing were Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Los Cóndores 7’s defeated Brazil and Paraguay on day one but fell to a 22-19 defeat against …
Read More »Argentina Win Sudamérica U18s 7’s
Argentina are the 2018 Sudamérica U18s 7’s champions. The title was won international competition on Saturday and Sunday in Santiago. Argentina were unbeaten in the two day competition. On day one Los Pumitas 7’s defeated Brazil 33-7, Chile 43-7, and Uruguay also by 43-7. In the Semi Final Argentina once …
Read More »Trébol de Paysandú are Uruguay Champions
For the first time in history Trébol de Paysandú are Uruguay champions. The western Uruguayan club overcame the odds to defeat Old Christians Club on Saturday in one of the greatest club finals of modern times. At the completion of regular time there teams were tied at 22-22. This forced …
Read More »Uruguayans Set To Represent Sudamérica XV vs Chile
Seven Uruguayan players are set to represent the Sudamérica XV against Chile. They join the already confirmed 14 Argentine players with the remaining roster members to come from Colombia. The Sudamérica XV last played in 2015. The selected composite side will face Chile and Paraguay this month, doing so under …
Read More »Argentine Players In Sudamérica XV vs Chile
15 Argentine players are to represent the Sudamérica XV. The composite regional side will play matches against Chile and Paraguay this month, doing so under the direction of former Pumas Head Coach Daniel Hourcade. The Argentine players selected are to face Chile on Saturday November 10. They are to be …
Read More »Chilean Makes Debut in England
This past weekend saw a Chilean player making his debut appearance in England. The five-time capped Cóndor Germán Herrera started for Peterborough in a 31-29 losing effort against Medley Park. The match was a part of England’s National 2 North competition – the fourth division. Herrera comes from one of …
Read More »Hourcade To Coach South American XV Against Chile and Paraguay
Daniel Hourcade is to coach the South American XV. The former Head Coach of Los Pumas will be in charge of the Sudamérica XV who are to be a part of the November Internationals playing against Chile and Paraguay. The team is to consist of players from Argentina, Colombia, and …
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