Peñarol are back on track. The Uruguayan franchise got off to a freak start against Selknam which provided unstoppable. Additional tries powered the Uruguayans to a bonus point win as Selknam were left to contemplate what might have been had it not been for the screaming start from Peñarol. In …
Read More »Pampas Upset Dogos for Historic First Win
Los Pampas booked a spot in the Super Rugby Americas Semi Finals. The Buenos Aires side were convincing winners over Los Dogos in Córdoba on Friday. The bonus point win came with the added bonus of Los Dogos being denied a competition point from the contest. The Buenos Aires side …
Read More »SRA 2024 – Cobras vs Yacare – ARN Guide
Bottom placed Cobras play hosted to third placed Yacare in Jacareí, Brazil on Saturday. The Super Rugby Americas 2024 match is the second between the teams this season. The earlier clash was a record-breaking win for Yacare. Since then, Yacare have risen to now have one foot in the play-off’s. …
Read More »SRA 2024 – Peñarol vs Selknam – ARN Guide
Montevideo will be the setting for the Uruguayan vs Chile battle in Super Rugby Americas. El Clásico sees the red-hot Selknam looking to get one back on Peñarol following the earlier battle between the franchises this season. It comes with Peñarol in desperate need of competition points. Selknam are 4th …
Read More »SRA 2024 – Dogos vs Pampas – ARN Guide
The Argentine derby will take place in Córdoba on Friday. The top of the table clash set Los Dogos at home against Los Pampas. Could it be a preview of the Super Rugby Americas 2024 Final? Both teams have been the most consistent this season; however, Los Dogos are coming …
Read More »Argentina Storms to Top of Rugby Championship u20
Argentina were comfortable and convincing winners over Australia on Thursday. Los Pumitas outscored the home side by three tries to zero, winning 25-6. The result means Argentina are top of the Rugby Championship u20. The other week one match was a 13-13 draw between New Zealand and South Africa. The …
Read More »2024 Rugby Championship u20 – Round One Team Line-Ups
The inaugural Rugby Championship u20 competition will get underway on Thursday. The round one fixtures will be (a) New Zealand vs South Africa (b) Argentina vs Australia. The matches are being played on the Sunshine Coast in Australia. The kick-off times in Argentina will be 4:00am and 6:00am respectively. Matches …
Read More »Potential South American Debutants in July Internationals
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay all have home test matches in July. The South American teams will use the opportunities to begin the new Rugby World Cup cycle. On the one hand, Los Pumas will play in the Rugby Championship from August. On the other hand, Rugby World Cup …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It identifies the tops and the flops from the past seven days of everything involving Americas Rugby. UP Canada overwhelms USA to open Pacific Four Canada opened the Pacific Four in convincing fashion as they crushed the USA …
Read More »Peñarol recover from slow start to beat Raptors
Peñarol overcame a slow start to bounce back and win well on Sunday. The Uruguayans downed the American Raptors in a bonus point victory. The Uruguayans played the match like it was a final. The 24-17 victory set them back on track. Of note for Peñarol was that the scrum …
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