Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Chile make history in Russia A sensational come-from-behind performance saw Chile downing Russia 30-29 on Sunday morning, Americas time. …
Read More »Americas Rankings – November 21, 2021
The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare the men’s test teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The Americas were represented by Brazil, …
Read More »Chile complete impressive comeback win over Russia in Sochi
Chile completed an impressive comeback earlier today against Russia. The South Americans overcame a 17-10 half-time deficit to complete a 30-29 win. Santiago Videla was the hero; the fullback slotted the winning penalty with time up on the match clock. The match is a rarity; Chile and Russia had only met …
Read More »Test Match Preview – Russia vs Chile
History will be made on Saturday as Russia play host to Chile for the first time. In just the second ever test match between the Russia Bears and Los Cóndores, the teams will battle-it-out at Yug Sports Stadium in Sochi. The match puts together one competitor from two of the …
Read More »French Barbarians eyeing Eagles matches in July 2022
The French Barbarians are currently in advanced discussions with USA Rugby to play two matches against the Eagles in July of 2022, reports Midi Olympique. Though details are still to be finalised, the matches would be played prior to the USA’s World Cup Qualifiers against Chile with New York and …
Read More »South American historic feats unnoticed by World Rugby
South American rugby coaches made history in 2021. First, Esteban Meneses coached Uruguay to Americas 1. The Argentine made history as a North American country was unable to qualify for a Rugby World Cup as Americas 1 for the first time. Second, Chile are closer than ever to participating in …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Golden Brazil seal spot in 2022 Rugby Sevens World Cup Brazil won the 2021 South American Sevens. The tournament …
Read More »Americas Rankings – November 14, 2021
The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare the men’s test teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The Americas were represented by Argentina …
Read More »Brazil and Colombia qualify for 2022 Rugby Sevens World Cup
Brazil and Colombia will play at the 2022 Rugby Sevens World Cup. The two South American countries earned the right to compete at the tournament in Cape Town, South Africa by finishing first and second in the 2021 Sudamérica Rugby Sevens in Montevideo, Uruguay. Brazil were tournament champions; an outcome …
Read More »Chile take 28-man roster to Russia
Chile have named a 28-man roster to tour Russia. Los Cóndores will play two test matches away in the world’s largest country this month. The first is scheduled for Saturday, November 20, with a second just six days later on Friday, November 26. Both will take place at Yug Sport Stadium …
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