The Argentina XV managed to sneak in a late win over Uruguay in the resort town of Punta del Este this evening. A late penalty from replacement fullback Pedro Mercerat saw the developmental Argentine side coming out on top 24-21. The Argentina XV opened the scoring in the 6th minute …
Read More »Canada, USA, Brazil qualify for Cup Quarters
All three Americas sides at the São Paulo stop on the HSBC Women’s Sevens Series will play in the Cup quarter-finals on day two after an exciting day one at the Arena Barueri. Canada and the USA both qualified by virtue of finishing second in their respective pools with two …
Read More »2016 Rainforest International Sevens
With the participation of four countries from the Americas – Costa Rica, Panama, Peru and Trinidad & Tobago the international Rugby Sevens competition, the Rainforest Rugby Sevens took place today in Costa Rica. Ahead of the tournament Costa Rica Rugby Federation director Francisco Sequeira said “The Rainforest Rugby Sevens is the most …
Read More »Chile confirm team to face Eagles
Chile have confirmed their match day squad to face the US Eagles at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday in round three of the Americas Rugby Championship. After an overwhelming defeat at the hands of the Argentina XV last weekend, Los Cóndores have opted to make six changes to …
Read More »Brazil select for historic Canada match
Os Tupis have made a half-dozen changes to the starting side to face Canada in round three of the Americas Rugby Championship at Westhills Stadium in Langford on Saturday. Star goal kicker David Harvey is the most notable absentee from the team that nearly upset Uruguay in São Paulo. A …
Read More »Trio to debut against Chile
Former Junior All-American captain Tom Bliss will make his long-awaited test debut in round three of the Americas Rugby Championship when the Eagles host Chile in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday. The scrumhalf, who was recently revealed as a PRO Rugby signing, is joined by two other newcomers in the run-on …
Read More »Americas Players in Top 14 – Week 14
Starting off week 14 of this season’s Top 14 competition will be a match in Paris this evening. In what is to be the only Friday fixture Stade Français will host Brive in a match in which they need to win. The reigning champions are down in 11th, five places below …
Read More »Americas Players in Pro 12 – Week 15
Week 15 of the Guinness Pro 12 gets underway this evening with Wales, Italy and Scotland each hosting one match. The round will continue on Saturday and Sunday and feature a host of Americas Players, from multiple countries. Canadians will be closely following the Ospreys home match vs Edinburgh in Swansea …
Read More »Argentina XV make eleven changes for Uruguay
Argentina XV Head Coach Pablo Bouza has made eleven changes for Uruguay. There Argentina XV will playt away to Los Teros in a third round fixture of the Americas Rugby Championship, on Saturday evening in Punta del Este. Roberto Tejerizo retains his spot at loosehead prop and as captain of the …
Read More »Gaminara returns for Los Teros
Juan Manuel Gaminara has returned to captain Uruguay against an Argentina XV in round three of the Americas Rugby Championship at the Estadio Burgueño in Maldonado on Saturday. The combative flanker missed the match against the Tupis with work commitments. Head coach Esteban Meneses has made six changes in total …
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