Expansion from 20 teams to a 24-team Rugby World Cup is likely for 2031, writes Jon Newcombe. In an interview with World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin it has been revealed that expansion is planned for 2031 for the World Cup in the USA. Click here to see what a 24-team …
Read More »Chile impress early in home defeat against Argentina XV
The Argentina XV made it a second win in as many weeks against World Cup countries. Having beaten Namibia last weekend, the Argentina XV knocked-over Chile 40-13 in Antofagasta on Saturday. Chile held their own at times. Los Cóndores showed that they are training very hard to be at their …
Read More »RWC Warm-Up – Chile vs Argentina XV – ARN Guide
The north Chilean port city of Antofagasta will play host to a Cóndores match on Saturday. Chile take-on the Argentina XV in their second of four warm-up matches ahead of making their World Cup debut. The fixture promises to see the Estadio Calvo y Bascuñán come alive. Pablo Lemoine has …
Read More »Pumas Star Power Added to Argentina XV for mission Chile
Pumas star power has been added to the Argentina XV for mission Chile. The Argentine next-of-XV will face Chile at the Estadio Regional Calvo y Bascuñán in the northern Chilean city of Antofagasta on Saturday. The match is the second for both teams in the Rugby World Cup Warm-Up window. …
Read More »Brazil Fixtures 2023
Brazil’s fixtures for 2023 are coming together. Os Tupis’ fixtures will come in two varieties. First, Brazil will compete in the 2023 South American 4 Nations in Paraguay in August. Second, Brazil will compete in a special competition in Spain in November. An announcement of the dates and matches venues …
Read More »Up and Under
The Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News. It takes a look at the highs and the lows involving the Americas during the past week. UP South American 4 Nations Locked in for August The 2023 South American 4 Nations is coming in August. Brazil, …
Read More »Uruguay hold on to win at home against Chile
It is all eyes on the Rugby World Cup in South America. Uruguay and Chile clashed in Montevideo in the first warm-up match for both countries. The competitive match was won by a single point by the home side. The 26-25 result gives both Los Teros and Los Cóndores plenty …
Read More »RWC 2023 Warm-Up – Uruguay vs Chile – ARN Guide
A new look will be on display in Montevideo on Saturday. Uruguay and Chile meet in a first-ever Rugby World Cup warm-up. Uruguay has competed at four previous Rugby World Cups with RWC 2019 being Los Teros’ fifth. Chile will make their debut at a Rugby World Cup this year. …
Read More »2023 South American 4 Nations coming in August
The 2023 South American 4 Nations is coming in August. Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Paraguay will compete in the tournament. All teams will face every other, thereby playing three matches each. The tournament will take place at the home of Paraguayan rugby, the Estadio Héroes de Curupayty in Asunción. Brazil, …
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 MVCC turns 162 The oldest rugby club in the Americas turned 162 this past week. Established on July 18, 1861 Montevideo …
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