Colombia

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 Andrés Zafra History was made in France on Saturday with Zafra becoming the first ever Colombian to score a try in …

Colombia’s Andrés Zafra scored the match winner for Agen today. His 78th minute try saw him making history, becoming the first Colombian player to score a try in the Top 14. The score saw Agen defeating reigning champions Castres on the road, a result which was also the first away …

The Top 14 continues this weekend with Week 11 of the league taking place. It is the first round since the completion of the November Internationals. Players have plenty to play for as RWC 2019 draws closer. 8th host 10th with Lyon at home against Pau on Saturday. Starting at …

Capped international competition has closed for 2018. This weekend’s November Internationals were the final fixtures with Americas Rankings on the line. Recalculations to the rankings see notable changes for the USA, Uruguay, and Canada. Canada qualified for RWC 2019 on Friday. In booking the final spot in Japan 2019 the North …

The Top 14 resumes this weekend with a full round of league matches. It returns with the November Internationals concluding on Saturday. Colombian Andrés Zafra and USA eligible prop Dave Ryan will both feature as replacements for Agen. Their team has home advantage against powerhouses Montpellier. With the fixture falling …

This past week we saw more international action with mixed fortunes for the Americas teams. Canada and the USA each performed very well and the entire XV could have justifiably been split between those two sides. Argentina’s scoreline wasn’t too bad but their second half showing was dreadful, while Uruguay …

Spain have called-up Colombian Mauricio Londoño Guañarita. The winger has been added to the roster to face Samoa this coming Saturday. Los Leones are looking to make amends for their RWC qualifying disqualification. They are straight back to work and are developing a roster for RWC 2023. This past weekend …

Following the completion of international competition this weekend the Americas Rankings can be updated. Recalculations have been made to take into account matches involving two test sides this weekend. Canada’s vital RWC qualifying victory over Germany sees the North Americans gaining 1.05 rankings points. It sees no rise in placement …

The Sudamérica XV went 2-0 in the November Internationals by completing a big win today over Paraguay. The composite side overpowered Los Yákares 75-22 in Asunción. The Sudamérica XV scored 11 tries with fly half Domingo Miotti converting 10 of them. In a genuine team performance nine different players crossed …

In a special attraction in Asunción Paraguay face the Sudamérica XV on Saturday. The fixture is to be the second of two matches for the South American composite side. The first saw the side downing Chile 38-21 last Saturday in Santiago. At the time of publication the Paraguay line-up had …