A one hundred year rivalry is set to continue; the USA take-on Romania in Chicago on Friday. The teams first crossed paths a century ago at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games. The latest chapter sees the Pershing Cup on the line at Seat Geek Stadium in Chicago, Illinois. The match …
Read More »Brazil Roster Named for Hong Kong and Belgium
Brazil will play host to Hong Kong and Belgium this month. The matches will take-place on July 20 and July 27 in São Paulo. Head Coach Emiliano Caffera is preparing for Brazil’s target of qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2027. Os Tupis are looking to be debutants at Australia 2027 …
Read More »Uruguay Start U20 Trophy Well Against Kenya
Uruguay enjoyed a good start to their World Rugby u20 Trophy campaign. The South Americans were 25-7 winners over Kenya at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh on Tuesday. Los Teritos now turn their attention to North America; Uruguay face the USA on Saturday. Los Teritos’ opening game provides reason for optimism. …
Read More »South American Qualifying Pathway for Rugby World Cup 2027
Americas Rugby News has learned the structure for South American teams ahead of the regional Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifiers. How will South American teams qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027? Due to results from France 2003, Argentina has qualified already. World Rugby’s forthcoming announcement of the global qualifying pathway …
Read More »Uruguay Roster for July Internationals vs France, Argentina and Scotland
Uruguay has announced a 36-man roster for the July International. Los Teros will have an unprecedented three-match home series against three giants of the sport: France, Argentina and Scotland. Uruguay now have a new head coach; Rodolfo Ambrosio replaced Esteban Meneses in April. It saw one Argentine replacing another. Ambrosio …
Read More »Hong Kong Roster for Tour to Chile, Brazil and Paraguay
A 32-man roster will represent Hong Kong in South America in July. Hong Kong will tour the continent of the first-time, playing an historic three test matches. The no 2 Asian side will face Chile, Paraguay and Brazil. Head Coach Andrew Douglas has Joshua Hrstich as his captain. Hrstich plays …
Read More »When Canada Upset Scotland in Vancouver
Canada pulled-off an upset win over Scotland in the summer of 2002. This result is of note now as the teams prepare to do battle in Ottawa in the summer of 2024. The 2002 win was Canada’s most recent victory over a Tier 1 opponent. It took place in Vancouver …
Read More »History Making Brazil Qualify for First Rugby World Cup
Brazil made history on Saturday. As Yaras became the first ever South American team to qualify for a Women’s Rugby World Cup. Brazil were 34-13 winners over Colombia in the Rugby World Cup Qualifier had in Asunción, Paraguay. Brazil secures place in World Cup for the first time The historic …
Read More »Top 14 2024 Glory for Two Pumas and an Eagle
Toulouse are the 2024 Top 14 Champions. The final was one-sided; Toulouse blasted their way to a 59-3 victory over Bordeaux. The win included Pumas Santiago Chocobares and Juan Cruz Mallía. They started at outside center and on the right wing respectively. USA Eagle David Ainu’u was a replacement and …
Read More »Brasil x Colômbia por vaga histórica na Copa do Mundo
A seleção Brasileira Feminina de Rugby XV do Brasil jogará partida decisiva por vaga inédita na Copa do Mundo contra a Colômbia nesse sábado, dia 29, 16h30, ao vivo no YouTube da Brasil Rugby. O maior evento do Rugby XV mundial, a Copa do Mundo de 2025 será a primeira …
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