The magic of the Estádio do Pacaembu continues! Brazil erased a 21-6 deficit by scoring three tries in the final seven minutes to secure a stunning 25-21 victory over Portugal in São Paulo on Saturday. It marked an incredible turn in fortunes for the Tupis whose performance was riddled with …
Read More »Pumitas Fall to France by 1 Point
Los Pumitas fell to France this morning by 1 point. In a heart-breaking defeat, France made use of the final play of the game to complete a 26-25 win. It sets up a must-win match for Argentina against South Africa on Wednesday. France opened the scoring, doing so through Romain …
Read More »Cayman Islands Topple Bermuda
The Cayman Islands toppled Bermuda on Saturday. The 28-15 away victory places Bermuda’s quest to remain in the Rugby Americas North – North Zone Championship Division in doubt. Doing so will depend on the result of their match against the USA South Panthers in two weeks time. Bermuda were overpowered …
Read More »Pumitas down hosts Georgia in u20 Championship
Los Pumitas began their World Rugby u20 campaign today. The South Americans downed the host nation, Georgia 37-26. The victory was by five tries to two and this included scoring the first five tries of the match. Los Pumitas were deserved winners. They played aggressive rugby, showing signs of their …
Read More »Pumas Top 15 Tries of 2016
In ten days time Los Pumas will play their first test match of the year. It is to begin the second of a four year process between Rugby World Cups. This year sees a reduction of test matches from 13 to 12. The first match will be on Saturday June …
Read More »RWC 2019 Qualifier: Uruguay vs Chile – Full Match
Uruguay overcame the threat of Chile on Saturday to win the South American ‘A’ Championship. In doing so Uruguay also eliminated Chile from the Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifiers. The fixture was the second of two between the countries in 2017. The Americas Rugby Championship has seen them now playing …
Read More »Impressive Brumbies Down Jaguares in Buenos Aires
An impressive Brumbies performance was sufficient to down Los Jaguares in Buenos Aires this evening. The Australian side won 39-17, outscoring the home side by six tries to two. In an extremely concerning performance, the Raúl Pérez coached side was throughly outplayed and exposed. The game plan fell flat and defensive frailties …
Read More »van der Merwe Crowned Double Pro 12 Champion
DTH van der Merwe has been crowned a double Pro 12 champion. Having won the 2015 Guinness Pro 12 with the Glasgow Warriors van der Merwe has today completed the rare feat of winning with two different teams from as many unions. The Canadian flier scored a second half try for …
Read More »Uruguay Defeat Chile To Advance in RWC Qualifiers
Uruguay defeated Chile to advance in Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifiers. Los Teros’ 27-11 victory sees Chile officially eliminated and means Uruguay will face the runner-up of June’s Canada vs USA home-and-away series. Uruguay won the match on the back of an explosive opening quarter performance. The home side took …
Read More »Houston Strikers sign London Irish scrumhalf Murphy
The Houston Strikers have swooped again, this time announcing the addition of London Irish scrumhalf Connor Murphy to the squad for the 2018 Major League Rugby season. At just 21 years old the signing is reminiscent of another recent addition, Worcester lock Charlie Hewitt, in grabbing a young player with …
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