The Federación Peruana de Rugby (Peruvian Rugby Federation) have been recognized for excellence, winning a Fair Play award. The prize titled FAIR PLAY is awarded to an entity who conforms with the rules and spirit of the sport, respects ones adversary, respects the decision of match officials, avoids aggression and bad faith, not attempting …
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Seeding for the twelve automatic qualified countries for Rugby World Cup 2019 is likely to be Pushed back 12 months, the Scotsman reported this morning. Rugby’s global event will be staged outside of a founding union member for the first time in history when Japan hosts the Rugby World Cup …
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With there having been no international competition in the Americas this weekend there are no changes to the Americas Rankings this week. As of March 20 2016 Rugby World Cup 2015 competitors Argentina, USA, Canada and Uruguay remain ranked one through four in that order. There have, nonetheless, been alterations to …
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On Saturday March 12, Peru’s under 18 side began preparations for international competition in 2016 by winning a warm-up fixture in Arequipa. Los Tumis M18 played against the under 20 division side of the Club Leones Rugby Club Arequipa. With an excellent style of play which saw regular linebreaks and open play …
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With there being no international competition in the Americas this weekend there are no changes to the Americas Rankings this week. As of March 13 2016 Rugby World Cup 2015 competitors Argentina, USA, Canada and Uruguay remain ranked one through four in that order. There have, nonetheless, been alterations to …
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Rugby’s continued growth throughout the Americas has seen an important realization in the western South American country of Ecuador. The nation’s capital, Quito has acquired a rugby-specific field at the traditional La Carolina park. Quito is home to more than 300 rugby players. Spread across seven clubs these athletes and …
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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 Jamaica The Caribbean Island nation of Jamaica has risen in the Americas Rankings thanks to disposing of St. Vincent and the Grenadines …
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Brazil’s preparation to host the 2016 Olympic Games received a positive infield boost today as Brazil were Crowned Sul Americano Sevens Champions. In winning Brazil not only retained their title but did so for for the thirteenth consecutive year. Titled Aquece Rio, or Rio Warm-up, the two-day women’s Rugby Sevens tournament brought …
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Six countries from the Americas had their rankings on the line this weekend. In the Americas Rugby Championship both Chile vs Canada and Uruguay vs USA were for rankings points. In addition the Rugby World Cup 2015 qualifier of St. Vincent and the Grenadines vs Jamaica had points on the line. Uruguay’s …
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Hosts Brazil and south-western neighbors Argentina went undefeated on day one of the Rio 2016 Rugby Sevens preparatory tournament. Brazil dominated all opponents, winning by 22 or more in all matches and conceding no points in the process. Combined with previous results the Brazilian women’s Rugby Sevens side have, remarkably, …
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