The Uruguay XV played host to Chile on Saturday. The fixture was the first of its kind as it broke with the tradition of capped internationals between the countries. With Uruguay having qualified for RWC 2019 the focus for the remainder of 2019 is expanding the player base. The leading …
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The Uruguay XV have been beaten at home by Chile. Los Cóndores conquered the Estadio Charrúa, winning a thriller 22-20. The win gives both Chile and Uruguay a 1-1 record in the 2018 Sudamericano 6 Naciones A. While not being Los Teros the Uruguayans went into the match with four …
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Major League Rugby‘s fourth week continues on Saturday when the New Orleans Gold play their home opener against the Seattle Seawolves. After a promising start against the SaberCats, the Gold stumbled against Austin Elite last weekend and will be keen to get back on track but face a formidable Seawolves …
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One of the classic South American rivalries takes a new twist on Saturday. At the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo the Uruguay XV play host to Chile in a second match match in the inaugural Sudamericano 6 Naciones A. The Uruguay XV did not have their finest afternoon of rugby last …
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The Sudamericano 6 Naciones A continues on Saturday. Winners from the opening round clash in Buenos Aires with the Argentina XV hosting Brazil. Argentina XV Head Coach Felipe Contepomi has made nine changes to his starting line-up. Of those who started against Paraguay in Asunción two forwards and four backs will …
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The inaugural Major League Rugby season is now entering its fourth week and while it has thus far delivered on all expectations in terms of excitement, the biggest challenge is yet ahead with more than 20 top players set to miss out on as many as four weeks of action …
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Chilean Head Coach Mark Cross has confirmed his 23 players to Face the Uruguay XV on Saturday. Los Cóndores will take-on the Uruguayans in Montevideo in a second round match in the inaugural Sudamericano 6 Naciones A. Chile’s roster sees changes. The total number of caps against Brazil was 283 …
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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 Bolivia Bolivia is now an associate member of Sudamérica Rugby. The Federation Boliviana de Rugby (FBR) was officially accepted this past …
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International competition this weekend saw three matches played involving Americas test teams. These three fixtures were the opening round of the Sudamericano 6 Naciones A. Despite there being three games only one counted towards rankings points. The May 06 2018 Americas Rankings have been updated accordingly. Brazil’s 28-12 home win …
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In what was their biggest win over Chile, Brazil silenced Chile in São Paulo this evening. The 28-12 win was an opening round match in the new Sudamericano 6 Naciones ‘A’. The competition replaced the former South American ‘A’ Championship. In the 2017 South American ‘A’ Championship Chile downed Brazil …
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