Similar to our Rookie award, the Breakthrough Player of the Year is given to an individual who rises from relative obscurity to prominence over the calendar year. Where it differs from the Rookie award is that these nominees might have been capped before, jumping from fringe player to test starter, …
Read More »Challenge Cup – Round 5 Preview
Playoff spots are on the line as the European competitions enter the penultimate round of the pool stage. Players from Argentina, Canada, Colombia, and the USA will suit up in the Challenge Cup. A head-to-head battle for top spot in Pool 4 sees Top 14 challengers La Rochelle host Italian …
Read More »Pools Confirmed for 2019 Viña del Mar 7’s
The pools have been confirmed for the 2019 Viña del Mar 7’s. The Chilean city will play host to the second leg of the 2019 Sudamérica Rugby Series competition on January 13-14. The 2019 Seven Viña falls one weekend after the 2019 Seven Punta. Played this weekend in the Uruguayan …
Read More »Unbeaten Chile crowned Punta 7s Champions
Unbeaten Chile have been crowned 2019 Seven Punta Champions. Los Cóndores 7’s defeated Argentina 7-5 in the tournament final inn Punta del Este, doing so with a try from Lucas Westcott with time up. The conversion saw Chile winning the match and securing the title. In being crowned champions Chile …
Read More »Argentina, Chile, Uruguay Impress On Day One of 2019 Seven Punta
Argentina, and Chile impressed on day one of the 2019 Seven Punta. Played today in Punta del Este, Uruguay the opening day of the two day competition saw some high quality rugby being played in what is the 30th edition of the annual tournament. In Pool A Chile went undefeated. …
Read More »Top 14 – Week 14 Preview
On Saturday and Sunday Week 14 of the Top 14 season will take place in France. In the latest round of the competition there are to be some important match-ups as teams look to make their way towards play-off’s contention. In Saturday’s opening fixture Stade Français play host to Perpignan …
Read More »Colombia Roster Named for Sudamérica Sevens Series
Colombia has named a 12-man roster for the upcoming Sudamérica Sevens Series. Played over two legs in Punta del Este, Uruguay, and Viña del Mar, Chile the overall winner from South America (excluding Argentina) will qualify for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series and to play in the 2019 Hong Kong …
Read More »Colombia to Host Argentina For the First Time in 2019
Colombia are to host Argentina for the first time in 2019. The countries will play in Medellín as part of the second edition of the Sudamérica 6 Naciones A. Colombia’s home game is to be against the Argentina XV, the national ‘A’ side of South America’s rugby powerhouse country. Colombia’s …
Read More »Top 14 – Week 13 Preview
Professional rugby in France for 2018 will conclude this weekend with Week 13 of the Top 14. In action are to be players from the Americas. Their involvement is documented in the following preview. Week 13 will open on Saturday in Lyon. The home side’s decision to focus on the …
Read More »Top 14 – Week 12 Preview
Week 12 of the Top 14 is to be the penultimate round of the French league for 2018. Matches are to take place on Saturday and Sunday and there is to be a number of Americas’ players involved. The following preview documents their involvement. Opening the action on Saturday will …
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