International competition involving senior side’s has closed for the weekend. In total there were four test matches, two in South America and two in the Caribbean. The Americas Rankings – May 20 2018 have been updated to take into account the points exchanged. Brazil hammered Colombia 67-5 in the opening match …
Read More »Americas Rankings – May 13 2018
A busy weekend of international competition has come to an end in the Americas. In all seven matches were played. The Americas Rankings – May 13 2018 have been updated to take into account the points exchanged. The opening international of the weekend was played on Friday. Guadeloupe had home advantage …
Read More »Americas Rankings – May 06 2018
International competition this weekend saw three matches played involving Americas test teams. These three fixtures were the opening round of the Sudamericano 6 Naciones A. Despite there being three games only one counted towards rankings points. The May 06 2018 Americas Rankings have been updated accordingly. Brazil’s 28-12 home win …
Read More »Guatemala To Host 2018 Sudamericano 4 Naciones B
Guatemala are to host the 2018 Sudamericano 4 Naciones B. The rebranded competition is the new South American B Championship with Guatemala being joined by Costa Rica, Peru and Venezuela. Both Costa Rica and Guatemala are involved as a result of being promoted from the South American C Championship last …
Read More »Americas Rankings – April 29 2018
International competition in the Americas returned this weekend. With it the Americas Rankings have been updated. The Americas Rankings – April 29 2018 have include the result of the second match of the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Men’s 15’s competition. The tournament runs from April through July. Involved are nine competitors, …
Read More »British & Irish Cup – Semi Finals Preview
A pair of North American international goal kickers will go head-to-head on Saturday as Ealing Trailfinders host Bedford Blues in the British & Irish Cup Semi Final at Vallis Way. Canada’s Shane O’Leary will line up for the home side as he winds down his time with the club before …
Read More »Up and Under
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 Dominican Republic The 2018 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Men’s 15’s competition is underway. The 2018 RAN opener took place at Kaya Mafalda …
Read More »Uruguay Qualify for World Rugby u20 Trophy
Uruguay have officially qualified for the World Rugby u20 Trophy. They did so by winning the South America u20’s in Paraguay this past week. Uruguay’s undefeated campaign included wins over Colombia, Paraguay and Chile. Unlike previous editions of South American u20’s the 2018 competition featured six countries. The evolving face …
Read More »Americas Rankings – April 15 2018
The Americas Rankings return with the April 15 2018 edition. The rankings have been updated following the opening match of the 2018 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Men’s 15’s competition. The tournament runs from April through July. Involved are nine competitors, eight of which are RAN members with the USA South Panthers …
Read More »South American u20’s Round Three Results
The 2018 South American u20’s concluded today. The round three results saw Uruguay crowned champion, thereby retaining their title. Los Teritos went through the tournament unbeaten. Backing-up from earlier wins over Colombia and Paraguay, Uruguay secured the title by defeating Chile 41-7 today. Both Brazil and Paraguay were also round …
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