It was a bad ending for Uruguay. Los Teritos were torn apart by Japan in Edinburgh on Wednesday. The 73-22 defeat was a far cry from the performances in the same tournament a year ago. Uruguay were beaten finalists in 2023. Japan’s dominant display means the Asian’s finish the tournament …
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Up and Under is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It identifies the tops and the flops from the past seven days of everything involving Americas Rugby. UP Canada Outplay Romania Canada turned the tables on the form guide to earn a 35-22 win over Romania in Ottawa on …
Read More »Argentina Claim Second Win Over South Africa in 2024 U20 Championship
Argentina were 34-24 winners over South Africa on Sunday. The win was the second Pumitas victory over the Junior Springboks at the 2024 World Rugby u20 Championship. The format of the tournament is far from ideal; with three pools of four there is an uneven progression of teams to the …
Read More »Uruguay Notch Up Win Over Netherlands in World Rugby U20 Trophy
Uruguay notched up a 32-16 win over the Netherlands on Friday. The result of the match sees Los Teritos into the Bronze Final of the World Rugby U20 Trophy. Uruguay will face either Scotland or Japan with the other side facing the USA in the tournament final. The Netherlands will …
Read More »USA defeat Kenya to qualify for u20 Trophy Final
The USA secured a 30-17 victory over Kenya in World Rugby u20 trophy action on Friday. It completes a clean sweep of the pool stage and qualifies the Junior Eagles for the tournament finale that will take place on Wednesday in Edinburgh against either Scotland or Japan. A dominant opening …
Read More »Argentina Dominate Fiji at World Rugby u20 Championship
A dominante performance saw Argentina powering past Fiji at the World Rugby u20 Championship on Tuesday. Played at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch, South Africa, Los Pumitas were 52-12 winners over Fiji. Los Pumitas were in command throughout. A rolling maul saw hooker Juan Manuel Vivas over for a try …
Read More »USA move closer to u20 Trophy final with win over Uruguay
A place in the World Rugby u20 Trophy Final is now just one win away for the USA after they secured a convincing 32-15 win over Uruguay on Sunday. While the two sides shared two tries apiece, the American goal kickers combined for six penalty goals that proved the difference …
Read More »Magnificent Argentina Muscle Past South Africa in u20 World Championship
A magnificent performance from Argentina saw Los Pumitas outperforming the Junior Springboks at their own game. Played at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch, Argentina outmuscled South Africa in a dominant display on Thursday. The 31-12 win was Argentina’s third over South Africa at u20 level. Los Pumitas put on a …
Read More »Four-try Farrell leads USA past Netherlands in u20 Trophy
Four tries from winger Keelan Farrell inspired the USA to a 44-33 victory over the Netherlands in the opening round of the World Rugby u20 Trophy on Tuesday. A scorching first half put the game beyond reach for the Dutch youngsters, but they will take credit for a much improved …
Read More »Uruguay Start U20 Trophy Well Against Kenya
Uruguay enjoyed a good start to their World Rugby u20 Trophy campaign. The South Americans were 25-7 winners over Kenya at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh on Tuesday. Los Teritos now turn their attention to North America; Uruguay face the USA on Saturday. Los Teritos’ opening game provides reason for optimism. …
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