History was made in Montevideo on Sunday. Los Teros won the South American Men’s 7’s to book their place at the 2024 Paris Olympics. It will be Los Teros 7’s first appearance at the Olympic Games. Uruguay join neighbors Argentina who qualified by finishing second on the World Sevens circuit. …
Read More »Brazil Qualify for Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Brazil will compete at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. As Yaras secured their place by winning the South American qualifying competition. Played on Saturday and Sunday in Montevideo, the Brazilians underlined why they are the Queens of Rugby Sevens in the region. Brazil defeated Uruguay, Chile and Colombia on Sunday. …
Read More »South American 7’s – Explosive First Day of Paris Olympics Qualifiers
There was plenty of action in Montevideo, Uruguay on Saturday. In the opening day of the South American 7’s qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympics Men’s and Women’s moved towards securing places. One place per gender is on the line. Day two, on Sunday will see the action continuing. The …
Read More »Colombia Complete Road Win over Brazil
Colombia were 18-15 winners over Brazil on Sunday. Played at the Estádio Dutrinha in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso the away team rebounded from their narrow loss against the USA u23 to end the Americas Rugby Trophy on a high. The match was the third and final fixture of the Americas Rugby …
Read More »South American Qualifiers for Paris 2024 Olympics
South America’s qualifiers for the 2024 Paris Olympics are just around the corner. Taking place on Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 in Montevideo, Uruguay, seven Women’s teams and six Men’s teams will compete for places at the Olympics. The qualifying competitions follows the completion of the World Rugby …
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 Nothing Between Brazil and USA Brazil and the USA competed to a 15-15 draw in São Paulo on Saturday. Played at …
Read More »Brazil and USA Draw Level in São Paulo
Brazil and the USA competed to a 15-15 draw in São Paulo on Saturday. Played at the Estádio Nicolau Alayon there was nothing to separate the teams on full-time. Both teams scored two tries. The USA Women’s side was under 23 rather than an official capped line-up. The USA u23 …
Read More »Wilton Rebolo makes history with first Super Rugby appearance
Wilton Rebolo has made history in Australia. The 27-year-old has become the first Brazilian player to appear in Super Rugby after starting at tighthead prop for the Western Force in their home game against the Chiefs. Rebolo was a late addition to the lineup when Argentine international Santiago Medrano pulled …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas 2023 *** All-Stars ***
With the regular season of Super Rugby Americas 2023 now concluded it is time to name the best players. The season featured teams from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay and the USA. There were players from additional countries including Canada, Colombia, Ireland, and New Zealand. Teams from Argentina, Paraguay and …
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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 Free Jacks Clinch Eastern Conference Finals Spot The New England Free Jacks have booked their place in the Eastern Conference Final. …
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