Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week.   UP Duque delivers as Brazil advance in RWC 2023 qualifiers Brazil defeated Paraguay 29-0 on Saturday in São José dos …

The LA Giltinis were made to earn a 29-14 win over the Seawolves on Sunday that restored their place at the top of the Western Conference. Starfire Stadium’s usually raucous partisan crowd was somewhat subdued as spectators and players alike endured searing hot temperatures in the midst of a record-setting …

The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare the men’s test teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The July 27, 2021 edition considers …

The USA took the spoils in with an undefeated showing in the Women’s bracket at the Quest For Gold Sevens in Los Angeles. A perfect opening day was followed by two wins and a draw against Great Britain on Day Two as the Eagles pressed their case as medal contenders …

The Argentina XV are ready to travel to Montevideo. Argentina’s next of XV will face Uruguay on Sunday, July 04 at the Estadio Charrúa. The match will be a one-off for the Argentina XV. For Los Teros it will serve as vital preparation ahead of their home RWC 2023 qualifiers …

Austin secured a vital bonus-point win over San Diego on Saturday evening to stay within reach of a playoff spot. A 19-point haul in the second half led to a final score of 33-14 in favor of the Gilgronis at Torero Stadium. The home side raced away to an early …

They left it late but the Utah Warriors got what they wanted with a maximum five point haul from Saturday’s road trip to Houston. Jurie van Vuuren’s try on full-time made the final score 24-5 for the visitors as they take the lead in the Western Conference though LA are …

Rugby ATL downed Old Glory DC 32-12 this evening. The win was Rugby ATL’s first over Old Glory DC. The comprehensive win means that Atlanta remain top of the East. The Ratlers loom as not only Eastern Conference champions but also overall MLR title contenders. Atlanta turned down a second …

NOLA kept their playoff hopes alive with a 17-9 win over New England at Union Point Stadium on Saturday. It was the tale of two halves as the Free Jacks held a 9-nil lead after 40 minutes, but the Gold recovered with 17 unanswered points in the second stanza. The …

Brazil defeated Paraguay 29-0 this evening in São José dos Campos. Moisés Duque was Brazil’s hero both in point scoring and general play. Os Tupis’ victory sees them advancing in the RWC 2023 qualifiers. For Paraguay defeat means elimination. Brazil kicked-off and quickly put Paraguay under pressure. It gave them …