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Canada has claimed the title in both the men’s and women’s brackets of the Rugby Americas North 7s tournament in Trinidad & Tobago. While the two teams competed under the ‘Maple Leafs’ development banner, the men sent a near-full strength side under new head coach Damian McGrath to prepare for …

Joaquín Tuculet is in doubt to face Scotland. The Pumas fullback was forced off early against Wales on Saturday due to concussion protocol. He is currently being assessed to determine his availability for this coming Saturday’s match in Edinburgh. Without Tuculet Santiago Cordero moved from the left wing to fullback. …

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 Chile There were five countries from the Americas playing this weekend and the only one to win was Chile. Los Cóndores were …

In a rematch from Rugby World Cup 2015 Ireland took on Canada in Dublin on Saturday. The game was the eighth ever between the countries. Ireland entered having won seven times. Canada’s best showing having been a  27-27 draw in 2000. The match was Canada’s first of three November Internationals. For …

Following the completion of international competition this weekend there have been changes to the Americas Rankings. Argentina retains top spot in the Americas but is to drop in World Rankings. Needing to be ranked 8th or higher at the end of this month Los Pumas now go into their match …

The USA played their second of three November Internationals against Romania on Saturday. Having lost against the Maori All Blacks in game one the Eagles were looking for a win. Their opponents were playing for the first time this month and looking for revenge. The revenge that the Oaks sought …

Chile got the job done against South Korea, winning 30-12 in Santiago this afternoon. The match was the first of two this month between the countries. The teams will meet again on Saturday, also in Santiago. Chile looked to take control from the outset and quickly began scoring points. The …

Ireland defeated Canada by a convincing score of 52-21 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday but it was not all easy going for Joe Schmidt’s men. Canada made the most of limited possession to score three tries with only sevens points separating the two teams until will into …

Argentine center Juan Pablo Estelles will join Los Pumas in Edinburgh. The coaching staff has called up the Northampton Saints mid-fielder to train with the senior Argentine roster this week. Aged 28, Estelles is uncapped. Having been a longtime servant of Los Pumas 7’s he signed a contract to play …

In week two of the November 2016 Internationals Wales hosted Argentina. The match was there 16th in history between the countries and the 6th consecutive time in which the teams have meet in Cardiff. Overall Wales have won eleven matches and Argentina five. The first capped test between the countries …