Argentina blew a 16-7 half-time lead to fall to a 24-16 defeat against South Africa on Tuesday. The match was the final fixture for both teams in the pool phase of the 2-23 Junior World Championship. The result sees South Africa into the Semi Finals while Argentina will meet Japan …
Read More »Uruguay Primed for World Rugby u20 Trophy
Uruguay is primed for the World Rugby u20 Trophy. Los Teritos join Scotland, USA and Zimbabwe in Pool A of the tournament. The South Americans open their campaign against the USA at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday, July 15. The tournament will run from July 15- 30. …
Read More »Pumitas Stung Hard by Georgia in Junior World Championship
Los Pumitas were blown off the park of Danie Craven Stadium on Thursday. Georgia were 20-0 winners over Argentina in the second round of the World Rugby Junior World Championship. The result was the second loss Argentina has suffered at the hands of Georgia at u20 level. The previous defeat …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Seattle Seal Conference Final spot The Seattle Seawolves have earned their spot in the Western Conference Final with a convincing 37-26 …
Read More »Argentina Blast Past Italy in Junior World Championship
Argentina delivered an impressive opening performance in the Junior World Championship. Los Pumitas were convincing winners over Italy. The 43-15 victory saw the South Americans outscoring the European team by six tries to two. Playing with many Dogos and Pampas players from Super Rugby Americas, Los Pumitas were up for …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Uruguay 7’s Qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics History was made in Montevideo on Sunday. Los Teros won the South American Men’s 7’s …
Read More »Argentina Fall to New Zealand in Junior World Championship Warm-Up
Argentina have completed their preparations for the 2023 Junior World Championship. Los Pumitas faced New Zealand in South Africa. The match was the final hit-out before Argentina face Italy on Saturday, June 24. New Zealand were worthy winners over Argentina. Playing at a high pace, New Zealand completed a 59-21 …
Read More »USA qualifies for u20 Trophy with clean sweep of Canada
The USA have qualified for the World Rugby u20 Trophy after sweeping Canada in their two-game qualifying series in Spartanburg. A final score of 39-14 in the second match on Saturday left the aggregate score of 82-35 in favor of the Americans. Cameron McAlpine opened the scoring for the home …
Read More »Argentine Flanker Bautista Stávile joins URC side Zebre
Another Argentine will play in next season’s United Rugby Championship (URC). Zebre have confirmed the signing of flanker Bautista Stávile. In doing so, Stavile will play professional rugby at the elite level for the first time. Stávile moves to the URC at the age of 26. He joins Zebre, a …
Read More »USA dominates Canada in u20 Qualifier Series opener
The USA has taken a big step towards qualifying for the World Rugby u20 Trophy in Kenya with a dominant 43-21 victory over Canada in the first leg on Tuesday. Played at County University Stadium in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the second leg will take place at the same venue on …
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