History was made in Montevideo on Sunday. Los Teros won the South American Men’s 7’s to book their place at the 2024 Paris Olympics. It will be Los Teros 7’s first appearance at the Olympic Games. Uruguay join neighbors Argentina who qualified by finishing second on the World Sevens circuit. …
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Brazil will compete at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. As Yaras secured their place by winning the South American qualifying competition. Played on Saturday and Sunday in Montevideo, the Brazilians underlined why they are the Queens of Rugby Sevens in the region. Brazil defeated Uruguay, Chile and Colombia on Sunday. …
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There was plenty of action in Montevideo, Uruguay on Saturday. In the opening day of the South American 7’s qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympics Men’s and Women’s moved towards securing places. One place per gender is on the line. Day two, on Sunday will see the action continuing. The …
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Italy will be coached by former Puma Gonzalo Quesada. The 49-year-old will take charge of Italy after Rugby World Cup 2023. Quesada’s contract will be for four years of international activities. Quesada will coach Italy from 2024-2027. Current Head Coach Kieran Crowley will be replaced after Rugby World Cup 2023. …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Peñarol outlast Dogos to become Super Rugby Americas Champions Peñarol can add a star to their jerseys. The Uruguayan are the …
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Colombia were 18-15 winners over Brazil on Sunday. Played at the Estádio Dutrinha in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso the away team rebounded from their narrow loss against the USA u23 to end the Americas Rugby Trophy on a high. The match was the third and final fixture of the Americas Rugby …
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South Africa has named a 40-man roster to prepare for 2023 international activities. The reigning World Champions will play six matches before the World Cup. Two of the six will be against Argentina. The roster will begin on-field preparations on Monday. South Africa open their World Cups defense against Scotland …
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South America’s qualifiers for the 2024 Paris Olympics are just around the corner. Taking place on Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 in Montevideo, Uruguay, seven Women’s teams and six Men’s teams will compete for places at the Olympics. The qualifying competitions follows the completion of the World Rugby …
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Another Argentine will play in next season’s United Rugby Championship (URC). Zebre have confirmed the signing of flanker Bautista Stávile. In doing so, Stavile will play professional rugby at the elite level for the first time. Stávile moves to the URC at the age of 26. He joins Zebre, a …
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Round two of the 2023 Americas Rugby Trophy Women saw smiles from the USA. The u23 side overcame Colombia 27-24 in what was an historic showdown. Played at the Estádio Nogueirão in Mogi das Cruzes (Greater São Paulo), USA u23 were the winning team. Their narrow win follows what was …
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