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In a stunning move the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) has terminated its bid to host Rugby World Cup 2023. The decision was taken by the FIR and the Promoting Committee following consultation with the Italian Government and the Italian Olympic Committee. “Our candidature has always been strictly connected to the …

Mexico Head Coach Ruben Duque has named his 23 players for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup qualifier. Mexico will play at home to Guyana in what is also to be the Rugby Americas North Final. On the line is a chance at keeping the dream alive. Either Mexico or Guyana will …

Argentina’s push to host a World Cup take on a new meaning as World Rugby officials gather in Buenos Aires this weekend. The Union Argentina de Rugby (UAR) is to host a series of meetings with key World Rugby committee members. Present are to be World Rugby’s Executive, Rugby, Regional …

Some new faces will run out for Canada ‘A’ in the upcoming Americas Pacific Challenge. The new tournament will take place in Montevideo, Uruguay, with the first round of matches slated for October 8. Included on the Canadian roster are four players entirely new to this level of competition with …

Samoa ‘A’ have named a 32-man roster for the upcoming Americas Pacific Challenge. Set to be played in Montevideo, Uruguay the World Rugby tournament will bring together the ‘A’ teams from  Argentina, Canada, Fiji, Samoa, Uruguay and the USA. The 32 players named for Sama ‘A’ will begin training this …

Colombia have named 25 players for the upcoming South American B Championship. To be played in Lima, Peru Colombia will play test matches on October 02, 05 and 08. The 2016 South American Competition will feature the same four competitors from 2015. Colombia won the tournament with an undefeated run …

Blaine Scully crossed for his first try of the Guinness Pro 12 season on Saturday. USA Eagles flier scored a first half try for the Cardiff Blues who played away to Zebre in Parma. The Californian, Scully, crossed in the 28th minute. He did so by coming off his wing to …

On this day in 2015 Canada pushed Italy to the limit. The Rugby World Cup 2015 match in Leeds, England saw Italy coming out 23-18 winners. With professional rugby Canada could be expected to win such close matches in the future. For both sides a loss would spell elimination at …

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 Uruguay Uruguay is close to obtaining home tests vs England and Georgia. The URU is involved in conversations with both unions who are …

Rodrigo Capó Ortega and Benjamín Urdapilleta were in sublime form for Castres yesterday. Both players crossed for tries as their club defeated the 2016 Top 14 champions, Racing 92. Captaining the side the Uruguayan second-rower went over for a first half try. The 27th minute try was Castres’ first and …