Chile

As reported by Brazilian rugby experts, Portal do Rugby, Brazil’s national governing body, the CBRu has approved Corinthians for the inaugural Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season. The decision means that at long last, Corinthians is officially going to compete in SLAR and that Brazil now has a professional …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP USA Men’s Eagles Sevens Fiji were crowned champions in Sydney but it was a much-improved showing from the Eagles, who would …

Chile Rugby’s entry into the new Súper Liga Americana de Rugby has been secretly training for two weeks, according to a social media post by the national union. In what is an increasingly bizarre episode, Selknam’s roster continues to be held from public viewing. External media sources have already confirmed …

Rugby Americas has confirmed the dates and matches for the inaugural u20 Americas Rugby Championship. As previously reported the tournament will be hosted at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo however the dates and pools have been revised. Matches will be played on three days – June 10, 14, and 18 …

Rugby Canada has confirmed their schedule for the July international window as well as venues for their two home matches in the 2020 Americas Rugby Championship. As previously reported, Montreal and Halifax will host the July fixtures with Calgary and Winnipeg hosting in August. A surprise sees Canada playing just …

Chile’s first professional rugby team, Selknam has recruited two Pacific Islanders. Just over one month out from the opening round of the inaugural Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR), Selknam have confirmed the arrival of Fijian and Tongan international players. 27-year-old Latiume Fosita is a utility back. The Tonga u20s …

The Austin Herd and Rugby United New York have both confirmed venues for their final preseason matches this coming weekend. They are the only two Major League Rugby sides currently slated to take the field one week before the regular season kicks off on February 8. Originally set for Round …

Another Argentine player has been revealed as joining Chile’s new Súper Liga franchise Selknam. Former Pumitas flanker Bautista Stavile follows countrymen Rodrigo Bruno, Patricio Baronio, and Ignacio Albornoz. He joins the team from his home club Mendoza RC. Stavile graduated through the Argentine age-grade ranks and appeared in two consecutive …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Canada Sevens It’s been a while since Canada’s men have been in the ‘Up’ column but it is thoroughly deserved this …

It was a busy weekend of Major League Rugby preseason action with all 12 teams taking the field across seven matches in three days. Disappointingly none were streamed by their home sides, though huge credit must go to Seawolves fans who threw together a last-minute one-camera production that has since …