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Americas Rankings – September 01 2019

With it now being September 01 2019 it is officially now the month in which RWC 2019 begins. In 20 days time the World Cup in Japan will feature twenty competitors, four of which are from the Americas. The rankings of all will be impacted. The Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh) …

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Wales Name World Cup Roster

Head Coach Warren Gatland has named Wales’ 31-man World Cup roster. Recently ranked no1 in the world rankings the Western British side are title contenders for that tournament which starts in 20 days time in Japan. Gatland’s roster comes with et shock omissions of hooker Rob Evans, and center Scott …

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Colombia Trounce Paraguay To Win ARCh Title

Colombia trounced Paraguay today to win the Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh) title. Los Tucanes were 54-15 winners which was a record margin and saw the Colombians retaining their ARCh title and remaining undefeated in the tournament after two editions of the competition. Los Tucanes were on top throughout the contest. …

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Samoa Announce World Cup Squad

Head Coach Steve Jackson has announced Samoa’s roster to compete at Rugby World Cup 2019. All but one player are contracted to professional teams outside of Samoa with the majority not having been raised in the country. Called-up are players from rugby’s elite leagues including the English Premiership, Pro 14, …

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Americas Rankings – August 29 2019

In a busy week the Americas Rankings have been updated for a second time. This is due to round two of the Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh) having been completed and with round three, and other internationals, to follow this coming weekend. Colombia went 2-0 up in the ARCh on Wednesday. …

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ARCh Highlights: Paraguay vs Cayman Islands

History was made on Wednesday with Paraguay and the Cayman Islands facing-off for the first time in test match rugby. The fixture was a second round match in the Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh) and gave both teams the opportunity of turning-around their opening ARCh losses. In round one the Cayman …

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ARCh Highlights: Colombia vs Mexico

In round two of the Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh) Colombia faced Mexico in Medellín. With both teams having won their opening round matches their fixture on Wednesday would see the winner well placed to win the tournament. To read the match report click here.

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Japan Confirm World Cup Roster

The host country of Rugby World Cup 2019, Japan has confirmed a 31-man roster for the tournament. Head Coach Jamie Joseph has selected a squad with 18 forwards, and 13 backs. As was the case in RWC 2015 the team will be captained by Michael Leitch. Leitch will be joined …

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Colombia Get the better of Mexico in ARCh

Colombia got the better of Mexico today in the Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh). The second round ARCh fixture saw Los Tucanes completing a comfortable 51-24 victory at home in Medellín. The win gives Los Tucanes two test match victories in the space of four days. Colombia defeated the Cayman Islands …

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