Sebastián Pineyrúa has been ratified as the new Sudamérica Rugby President. The former President of the Unión de Rugby de Uruguay (URU – Uruguayan Rugby Union) replaced Marcelo Rodríguez who is now the President of the Unión Argentina de Rugby (UAR – Argentine Rugby Union). Pineyrúa became in charge of the …
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Big names have been included on the Uruguayan roster for Hong Kong. Los Teros 7’s are to play in the upcoming Hong Kong Sevens, the biggest annual 7’s competition in the world. Star scrum-half Santiago Arata has been named on the roster. Also included are Federico Favaro and Ignacio García, …
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The fixtures for the revamped and re-branded Sudamericano 6 Naciones ‘A’ have now been confirmed. Promoted to the top division this year are Colombia who join regulars Paraguay, Chile, and Brazil. The two World Cup sides – Argentina and Uruguay – will not field test sides, instead entering the Argentina …
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Renovations are coming to the Estadio Charrúa. The home of Uruguayan rugby is set to be upgraded as Uruguay prepares to host the Women’s u17 Soccer World Cup this coming November and December. For the competition the Asociación Uruguaya de Fútbol (AUF – Uruguayan Soccer Association) and FIFA are looking …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Americas Rugby Challenge The Estadio Cincuentenario in Medellín, Colombia will play host to the inaugural Americas Rugby Challenge. Taking place from …
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The Top 14 continued today. Week 22 sees five matches being played this afternoon and two on Sunday. Involved are to be a range of Americas players. The following preview details the involvement from the Western Hemisphere. This weekend sees the classic of Stade Français vs Toulouse. It remains a …
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The Pro D2 continues. Week 28 of France’s second division is the third to last of the season. Places at both the top and bottom ends of the competition remain open. Looking to both win glory and to secure survival are players from the Americas. The following details those involved …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP New York Rugby The birth of professional rugby in New York is here. The Rugby United New York team won their …
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Negotiations are underway from Uruguay Rugby (URU) and leading soccer clubs for the country’s two South American professional rugby teams. Referí reports that the national governing body has the revolutionary idea of joining forces with Uruguayan soccer clubs to complete the path to professional rugby. Soccer clubs Nacional and Peñarol, …
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The pools for the 2018 Hong Kong Sevens have been confirmed. A total of 28 teams will take part in seven pools split between the main draw and the HSBC Sevens Series core qualifier competition. Six teams from the Americas will be participating, three in each category. The three-day tournament …
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