Colombia have secured a home test match against Trinidad & Tobago. The clash between the Sudamerica Rugby and Rugby Americas North members will take place in Medellín, Colombia on June 15. Known as Las Tucanes, the Colombians are in the final stages of preparing for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 …
Read More »July 2024 Internationals – Potential Americas Player Cap Milestones
The July 2024 Internationals will be a busy period for the Americas. The full schedule sees test matches taking place in seven different countries. The leading players from the region will be looking to win matches for their country. For some this will come with additional motivation in the form …
Read More »Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifying Pathway Shakeup
Rugby World Cup 2027 will be the first expanded tournament since 1999. Expansion from 20 to 24 teams means four additional slots and brings with it geographical considerations as to who qualifies and how. ARN has learned that World Rugby have altered the process for Rugby World Cup 2027. It …
Read More »Uruguay Crowned Sevens Challenger Champions in Munich
An undefeated tournament from Los Teros 7’s saw the Uruguayan crowned champions of the World Rugby Sevens Challenger tournament in Munich, Germany. Uruguay’s solid series of performances in Munich also saw them sealing the overall series title. Uruguay now have the opportunity of earning promotion to the World Rugby 2025 …
Read More »Paraguay Joins Annual July Internationals
Rugby continues to grow in South America. The latest case in point is the scheduling of the annual mid-year internationals. Paraguay will be a part of the 2024 July Internationals. Los Yacarés will play at home against two touring test teams from other continents for the first time. Paraguay will …
Read More »Cobras Glory with Peñarol in Serious Crisis
Brazilian professional rugby celebrated their most significant win in its five year history. Os Cobras were deserved 25-19 winners over Peñarol in Montevideo on Friday. Os Cobras’ glory comes with Peñarol in a serious crisis; the reigning Super Rugby Americas Champions have 2 wins and 5 losses this season. The …
Read More »Uruguay Secures Home Test Match Against Argentina in July 2024
The wait is over. Uruguay and Argentina will resume international competition at the elite level. Los Teros will have home advantage against Los Pumas in a capped test match. As part of the July 2024 Internationals, the neighboring countries will compete in Maldonado on July 20. The current best two …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas 2024 – Cambios de las Leyes
Con el objetivo de mejorar el Súper Rugby Américas, elevar el tiempo de balón en juego, preservar la competitividad y reforzar el respeto, el Board del SRA aprobó una serie de modificaciones y reafirmaciones reglamentarias. Estas modificaciones se dan previa a la octava fecha, en el punto medio del torneo. …
Read More »Colombians Join Super Rugby Americas 2024
Colombians have joined Super Rugby Americas 2024. April sees the number of Colombians in the South American league increasing from one to six. These players are spread across three different teams in the competition. Yacare and Peñarol both now have two Colombians each on their rosters. Yacare welcomes center / …
Read More »Uruguay name Argentine Rodolfo Ambrosio as new Head Coach
Uruguay have a new Head Coach. After a lengthily search, the URU have name Argentine Rodolfo Ambrosio as the new coach of Los Teros. Ambrosio replaces Esteban Meneses who was in charge of Uruguay from 2016-2023. The 62-year-old is well known in South American Rugby. Ambrosio coached Brazil during the …
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