Paraguay edged out Colombia in an Americas Rugby Challenge u20s classic on Tuesday. Los Yakáres held on to be 21-19 winners in a match in which they had been leading 21-0. Paraguay opened the scoring in the 8th minute. Continuing his excellent form from the match against Mexico was goal-kicker …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Americas Rugby Championship, Americas Rugby Challenge The Americas Rugby Championship is to introduce the system of promotion / relegation. It will be …
Read More »Chile Overpower Colombia in Americas Rugby Challenge u20s
Chile overpowered Colombia in the Americas Rugby Challenge u20s on Sunday afternoon. A 44-10 victory saw Chile opening their campaign strongly in the inaugural competition taking place at the Estadio Héroes de Curupayty in Asunción, Paraguay. Chile’s fine performance came with a dream start as just two minutes in Luca …
Read More »Americas Rankings – August 11 2019
Following the completion of international competition this weekend the Americas Rankings have been updated for August 11 2019. They take into consideration results from Pacific Nations Cup matches involving competitors from the Americas as well as the Rugby Championship. Canada’s 33-23 defeat against Tonga saw the world’s no15 winning against …
Read More »Inaugural Americas Rugby Challenge u20s Begins on Sunday
The inaugural Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh) u20s competition is to begin on Sunday. The Four Nations competition will see three South American countries, and one North American country competing in Paraguay from Sunday August 11 – Saturday August 17. The ARCh will be played at the home of Paraguayan rugby, …
Read More »ARC Promotion / Relegation to Begin in 2020
The Americas Rugby Championship is to introduce the system of promotion / relegation. Confirmation of this was made by Chile Rugby President Cristian Rudloff in an interview with CDO. The incoming policy will change international rugby competition in the Americas notably, making every match all the more important. ARC Promotion …
Read More »Americas Rankings – August 03 2019
Following the completion of international competition this weekend the Americas Rankings have been updated for August 03 2019. They take into consideration results from Pacific Nations Cup matches involving competitors from the Americas. The USA’s 13-10 win over Samoa sees a 0.82 points gain for the Eagles. With it the …
Read More »Colombia defeat Brazil to claim Bronze at Pan Am Games
In a stunning upset result Colombia defeated Brazil to claim the Bronze Medal at the 2019 Pan American Games. Taking place in Lima, Peru the Bronze Final saw As Yaras facing Las Tucanes with the Brazilians being firm favorites. Lima 2019 is the third edition of the Pan American Games …
Read More »Americas Rankings – July 28 2019
Following the completion of international competition this weekend the Americas Rankings have been updated for July 28 2019. They take into consideration results of capped test matches involving countries from the Americas. Australia’s 16-10 over Argentina represents a gain of 0.23 points for the home side at the expense of …
Read More »Pan Am Games – Day Two Results
Three close contests closed out the second day of Rugby Sevens action in Lima with Brazil earning an upset over the USA and Jamaica defeating Uruguay in the men’s draw. Argentina took a narrow win over Canada to end the day that was otherwise as predicted. Naya Tapper and Ariana …
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