The Rugby World Cup 2023 bound Uruguay and Romania will play the first of two test matches on Saturday. They will do so at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo. The venue is the home of Uruguayan Rugby; yet, it has only previously hosted one of the ten prior test matches …
Read More »Barranquilla to host South American 2022 Tri Nations in August
The Colombian city of Barranquilla will play host to the South American Tri Nations in August. Colombia, Brazil and Paraguay will compete at the Estadio Olímpico Romelio Martínez in the first post pandemic tournament in the region. The competition is an updated version of South American competition. It represents the second …
Read More »2022 July Internationals – Georgia vs Argentina XV – ARN Guide
Gerogia host the Argentina XV in an interesting match-up on Sunday. It is a test team vs a next-of-XV; a non-capped fixture, but one with players fighting for spots on the roster for Rugby World Cup 2023. Indeed, the Argentina XV have sent a powerful team to Eastern Europe. Georgia …
Read More »Uruguay roster boosted to face Romania
Uruguay have a boosted roster for the upcoming home internationals against Romania. The roster includes six more players based outside of Uruguay that the number that toured Japan last month. The returnees boost the roster, though there are still some notable absentees. Andrés Vilaseca lead a team that includes returning …
Read More »Chile lose battle to Scotland A but are on track for RWC Qualifiers
Chile ended their long winter wait by facing Scotland on Saturday in Santiago. The international was listed in Chile as a test match though Scotland played as Scotland ‘A’ making it a non-capped fixture. The visiting side were 45-5 winners in a match that the level between the sides was …
Read More »Uruguay humbled in Kitakyushu by Impressive Japan
Uruguay were humbled by Japan on Saturday, losing 43-7. Played at the Mikuni World Stadium in Kitakyushu, the home side controlled play to easily account for Los Teros. The defeat was the largest by the South Americans since 2018. Japan outscored Uruguay by six tries to one. The six Asian …
Read More »Significant Changes to Argentina XV for tour to Georgia and Portugal
There have been significant late changes to the Argentina XV. Days out from departing for the tour to Georgia and Portugal, there have been six changes to the roster. Head Coach Ignacio Fernández Lobbe has recalled Felipe Ezcurra. Having initially been left-out, Ezcurra replaces Gonzalo Bertranou who will now play …
Read More »2022 June Internationals – Chile vs Scotland ‘A’ – ARN Guide
The historic first meeting between Chile and Scotland takes place on Saturday, June 25. The match serves as a tune-up for Los Cóndores ahead of their historic Americas 2 World Cup Qualifier series against the USA that begins on July 9. It will be played at the Estadio Santa Laura in …
Read More »2022 June Internationals – Japan vs Uruguay – ARN Guide
Uruguay’s two match tour of Japan concludes on Saturday. Los Teros take on Japan at the Mikuni World Stadium in Kitakyushu. The South Americans will be looking to respond to their loss in game one on Saturday while the Japanese are eyeing-up a test series victory. Japan’s 35-15 victory had …
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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 Canada Come Right Against Australia Canada overcame a slow start to come away with a 22-10 win over Australia …
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