Chile

Capped international competition has closed for 2018. This weekend’s November Internationals were the final fixtures with Americas Rankings on the line. Recalculations to the rankings see notable changes for the USA, Uruguay, and Canada. Canada qualified for RWC 2019 on Friday. In booking the final spot in Japan 2019 the North …

This week we hear from various people about all the past week’s internationals. Women’s Eagles captain Kate Zackary was kind enough to chat with us about their recent European tour, and ARN’s own Paul Tait breaks down what we saw last week and what’s ahead this weekend. Last call for …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Canada After months of stress Canada are on the verge of retaining their record of qualifying for every World Cup. The …

Following the completion of international competition this weekend the Americas Rankings can be updated. Recalculations have been made to take into account matches involving two test sides this weekend. Canada’s vital RWC qualifying victory over Germany sees the North Americans gaining 1.05 rankings points. It sees no rise in placement …

Chile’s record-breaking home supporters were not enough to achieve a positive result today. Los Cóndores were outmatched as the Tier 3 team was up against a Tier 1 side, comparable in level to that of Fiji. While the result was not desired the occasion was highly successful. It was an …

The Māori All Blacks flattened Chile in Santiago, winning a shut-out 73-0. The match concluded the New Zealand team’s historic tour of the Americas by winning 3-0 at the sold out Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo. A hat-trick from Mitch Karpik and doubles from both Bryn Hall and Sam Nock …

The Māori All Blacks conclude their historic tour of the Americas with a match against the Cóndores at the sold out Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo in Santiago on Saturday. With calm weather on the horizon it’s a chance for the New Zealanders to stretch their legs after running into …

It’s a little later than we intended but for good reason. This week’s podcast features Brazil flyhalf Josh Reeves talking about the Māori match, Brazilian rugby, and his upcoming move to Major League Rugby. Paul Tait stops by to chat about everything, and a conversation just a few hours old with …

Chile coach Pablo Lemoine has added six players to his training camp for the match against the Māori All Blacks in Santiago. The reinforcements come after the Cóndores were defeated 38-21 by a Sudamérica XV last weekend. Loosehead prop Vittorio Lastra arrives from Italian club Verona, the only one of …

The Pro D2 rolls on with week 12 taking place over the coming days. France’s second division is to see a full round of matches spread from Thursday through Sunday. It is business as usual despite the November Internationals being into overdrive. The following preview documents the involvement from the …