In search of their first win at the World Rugby u20 Trophy in Montevideo, Chile have opted for five changes from the team that fell to Japan in the opening round. Saturday’s match against Namibia will be pivotal in terms of the pool after the African nation defeated Canada in …
Read More »Japan hold off Chile in Montevideo
Japan survived an early push from Chile to claim a 28-22 victory on the opening day of the World Rugby u20 Trophy in Montevideo on Tuesday. The playing surface remained saturated with water but at least the torrid downpour that engulfed the previous two matches receded to allow some variation …
Read More »Portugal upset Uruguay in u20 contest
Portugal held out to claim an upset win over hosts Uruguay at the World Rugby u20 Trophy on Tuesday. The calamitous rainfall that plagued the previous match remained for the majority of the encounter, with players forced to tread over a surface that was more water than grass by the …
Read More »Canada fall to Namibia in u20 Trophy opener
It was a disappointing start to the World Rugby u20 Trophy tournament for Canada on Tuesday as they fell to Namibia by a 31-16 score in Montevideo. Wet weather severely affected the ability of either team to play a wide game, with torrential rain falling for much of the second …
Read More »Canada ready for Namibia in u20 Trophy Opener
Canada’s top age grade players will take part in the opening match of the 2017 World Rugby u20 Trophy tournament in Montevideo on Tuesday. Namibia will be their opponent as the team returns to the world stage following a one-year hiatus. Only one change has been made to the starting …
Read More »Chile set for World u20 return against Japan
Chile are once again part of the World Rugby u20 Trophy tournament, returning after a three-year absence to take part in Montevideo. While the Cóndores will be very keen to make an impression so close to home, they are also investing heavily in the future with 11 of the 26-man …
Read More »Uruguay name u20 team for Portugal
Uruguay have named their team to play against Portugal in their first match of the World Rugby u20 Trophy. The host nation will be keen to get off to a winning start with all matches to be played at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo. Headlining the team is Oyonnax academy …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. This week saw an unusually high volume of stories which transpires into a larger selection than normal. UP Canada Women Are they up? …
Read More »Junior World Championship to be played in Argentina in 2019
The World Rugby Junior World Championship is to be played in Argentina in 2019, the UAR has confirmed. It follows months of rumors that Argentina would host the 2018 tournament, doing so in Santa Fé and Entre Rios. The UAR’s official press release quoted UAR President Carlos Araujo: “In agreement …
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Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Paraguay Paraguay has officially started a High Performance Plan for rugby. The project will see both men’s and women’s players both at …
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