This year’s November Internationals marks an important change – Uruguay’s involvement. Having long sought a place at the table Los Teros have until now been left out of the conversation in November. No multiple-test tours have ever occurred previously with them instead lucky get one game. This month history will be made …
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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 Argentina A comprehensive performance in Tokyo saw Los Pumas open their November tour with a bang. The 54-20 win over Japan sees Argentina …
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Saturday morning’s big win in Tokyo has resulted in a rankings boost for Argentina. The 54-20 victory over Japan has given Argentina a new ranking of 81.46 points. This sees Argentina extending its lead at the top of the Americas Rankings. Also in action this weekend was the USA. The …
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The second round of the Campeonato Argentino took place on Saturday. It saw the Uruguay XV making it two from two as they defeated Oeste 43-27. The Uruguay XV is seeking promotion to play at the elite level. Last season the club narrowing missed out but has started this year’s …
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The Romanian roster has been revealed for the upcoming home internationals. The Oaks will play three matches, all being against Americas opposition. First up will be the USA this coming Saturday. Canada will play on November 19 and Uruguay on November 26. Half of the team that participated in the …
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Brazil have been crowned the Valentín Martínez winners. The Women’s Rugby 7’s side completed an unbeaten campaign in Uruguay to successfully defend their title. On the opening day on Friday Brazil defeated Entre Rios, Chile and Argentina ‘2’. The three wins came with Brazil conceding just one try. These results …
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International rugby may be upon us but the Top 14 keeps right on truckin’. Of course therein lies the rub when it comes to player release, and perhaps some tweaks might one day be made to better accommodate the needs of all involved, but that’s a story for another day! …
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The Pro D2 will take a short break next weekend but this weekend offers a full slate of games with Oyonnax defeating Aurillac 24-19 on Friday evening to kick off the 10th week of the season. The win bumps Oyonnax one point ahead of Aurillac for the top spot on …
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The Chilean Women’s 7’s Roster for Valentín Martínez has been named. The Chileans will play in the traditional tournament this coming weekend in Montevideo. As in prior years the tournament will involve leading women’s sides from the continent. The Chileans will compete in a challenging pool. Their opponents include Argentina …
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The Brazilian women’s Rugby Sevens side is ready to roar at the Valentín Martínez event. Taking place at Carrasco Polo club this coming weekend Brazil will play for the right time since the Olympic Games. Valentín Martínez is an annual event played in Montevideo. It involves senior sides from South …
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