Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado, will host a four-game exhibition series involving two North American sides and two from South America. Dubbed the “Challenge Cup of the Americas”, the participating teams include champions Peñarol and the Jaguares XV from SLAR, the local American Raptors, and the UBC Old Boy Ravens …
Read More »Uruguay Roster Named for Japan Tour
Uruguay will take a 26-man roster to Japan. The South Americans are to play two test matches against the Asian country later this month. Los Teros will also spend time in camp training with the South Korean team. Los Teros face Japan on June 18 at Chichibunomiya Stadium and on …
Read More »Phenomenal Argentina XV Roster Named for Portugal and Georgia Tour
A phenomenal Argentina XV roster has been confirmed for July’s tour of Portugal and Georgia. Argentina’s next-of-XV will play in two non-capped matches against test teams from the Rugby Europe Championship. Head Coach Ignacio Fernández Lobbe has a team included established players and veterans of Rugby World Cups. It is …
Read More »Up and Under
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 Peñarol Crowned South American Champions Peñarol are the 2022 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) champions. The Uruguayans defeated …
Read More »La Rochelle with Bosch and Sclavi win 2022 Champions Cup
La Rochelle are the 2022 Champions of Europe. The French club defeated Irish province Leinster 24-21 to win the Champions Cup title. La Rochelle outscored Leinster by two tries to zero. The win included the involvement of two Argentine front-rowers – Facundo Bosch and Joel Sclavi. Both players featured from …
Read More »Los Pumas, Europe and Probable Roster for Scotland in July
Los Pumas will play host to Scotland in July. The three test matches are all to be in Northern Argentina and they are Los Pumas’ first home matches in three years. Players are chomping at the bit to run out of the tunnel and on to the field. Club performances …
Read More »Peñarol Defeat Selknam for SLAR 2022 Glory
Peñarol are the 2022 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) champions. The Uruguayans defeated Selknam 24-13 in the final in Montevideo on Friday evening. The win came with a strong start, one that gave them a commanding lead before Selknam clashed back to make it into a genuine contest. Before …
Read More »SLAR 2022 Final – Peñarol vs Selknam – ARN Guide
South America’s professional rugby competition will come to a close on Friday. In a historic occasion Peñarol play host to Selknam in the SLAR 2022 Final. The Uruguayan vs Chilean final comes following the exit of others, including Argentina’s previously unbeaten Jaguares XV. Peñarol vs Selknam is the SLAR classic, …
Read More »SLAR 2022 – All-Stars
The 2022 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season has given six countries the opportunity of playing professional rugby in South America. The demanding season featured ten regular season rounds, of which there was some impressive rugby played. SLAR 2022 finalists, Peñarol and Selknam were the leading teams during the …
Read More »SLAR – 2022 MVP
The 2022 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) was the second complete season of the South American professional league. Players from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, France, Paraguay, South Africa, and Uruguay were involved. The played for teams from the six aforementioned South American countries. Who was the MVP? The two …
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