Os Cobras were unable to withstand Peñarol’s punch on Saturday. Played just outside São Paulo, Penãrol were comfortable 38-15 winners over the Brazilian Super Rugby Americas side. Peñarol scored an opening minute try and held the lead throughout. The early afternoon kick-off at the Estádio Nogueirão was briskly followed by …

Toronto’s seven-game losing streak is at an end, though celebrations would be muted after a 34-34 draw against Rugby ATL at York Lions Stadium on Friday night. The Arrows recovered from a 17-nil first half deficit to salvage the tie, leaving the visitors frustrated to leave behind two vital competitions …

The most intriguing match of the weekend is in Houston on Saturday night, where the SaberCats lay in waiting for the Seawolves. Seattle are in second spot in the West, three points ahead of their hosts, and the result could well determine who gets home field advantage in the first …

The Gold limp home after a heavy defeat in New York last weekend but will find no relief on Saturday when they face the top team in Major League Rugby. San Diego arrive in New Orleans with eight consecutive victories, just two shy of the league record set by New …

The Super Rugby Americas Semi Finals pictures has been shaken up. Selknam went to Buenos Aires and conquered La Catedral. The 23-19 win was a comeback victory; Los Pampas held a 13-0 lead well in the first-half. Early play favored Selknam. Francisco Urroz lined-up a penalty but was unsuccessful. Los …

After an abbreviated outing last weekend, the Jackals will be ready for a full 80 minutes against Utah on Saturday night. The lightning show denied Dallas a chance for an upset win over DC, while the Legion denied the Warriors even a losing bonus point at Zions Bank Stadium. Dallas …

A pivotal match of Super Rugby Americas 2023 will take place in Asunción, Paraguay on Saturday. Yacare play host to Los Dogos in a Paraguayan vs Argentine showdown. It is 4th vs 2nd with the home side needing points to remain on track for the Semi Finals. The visitors are …

Super Rugby Americas 2023 leaders Peñarol face Os Cobras on the road on Saturday. While Peñarol are assured of a place in the Semi Finals they are in Brazil in search of competition points to ensure that their Semi Final is in Montevideo and not away from home. In a …

For Vannes players and supporters the Top 14 dream is alive. Vannes traveled to Nevers for a barrage play-off. They returned home 20-17 winners to qualify for the Pro D2 Semi Finals. Francisco Gorrissen captained Vannes to victory over Nevers. The Argentine was joined by Uruguayan captain Andrés Vilaseca in …

It’s into the home stretch for the 2023 Major League Rugby campaign. With two-thirds of the regular season now in the books, every point matters for those seeking a spot in the playoffs. Rugby ATL are one of those teams, and while the Arrows are out of the picture they can …

As Yaras terão quatro partidas internacionais nos próximos meses: Americas Rugby Trophy feminino no Brasil em junho e qualificatório para o WXV (a nova liga mundial) na Colômbia em julho. Entre os meses de junho e julho, o Brasil enfrentará quatro desafios internacionais. Entre os dias 3 e 11 de …

Los Pampas are on the verge of securing a place in the Semi Finals. The Buenos Aires team is third and unlikely to finish lower in the regular season. A home win over Selknam is the objective on Friday. Meanwhile, as a pathway to the final four, the visitors from …

Scott Lawrence has named his extended USA Eagles player pool for the test series to be played in August against Romania, Portugal, and Georgia. Included in the 54-man squad are 19 uncapped players, with Michigan-born Leinster scrumhalf Nick McCarthy one of them. McCarthy is one of seven players who are …

Seattle will be without Riekert Hattingh for a few weeks. Their captain underwent surgery on a broken foot and will miss most of – if not all – of the remainder of the regular season. It’s a significant blow to the Seawolves, who are just three points ahead of Houston …

The sport’s governing body, World Rugby has appointed a panel of twelve referees for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France this year. In a bold statement World Rugby is labeling the panel as Everyone’s team. The referees are not from all corners of the world nor are they from twelve …

The second best African test team will tour South America in July and August. Namibia will play away test matches against Uruguay and Chile and also play a non-capped match against the Argentina XV in the neutral location of Montevideo. Namibia is ranked 21st in the world. Uruguay is 17th …

The world’s eyes will be on Chile’s national Men’s Rugby team in 2023. Los Cóndores will make their debut at the Rugby World Cup. The South Americans will compete in Pool D at France 2023 and face Japan, Samoa, England and Argentina in that order. Every one of Chile’s Rugby …

Uruguay will be one of twenty competitors at Rugby World Cup 2023. The tournament is to be the fifth involving Los Teros and the South American team’s third in consecutive Rugby World Cups. South America has achieved unprecedented attention in recent years. In addition to Argentina being among the giants …

Professional seasons are coming to a close for the year. With that in mind it is now an appropriate time to take a look at which players have been the best in every league. Argentine players are spread around the world. All elite professional leagues contain Argentines. The 2022 All-Stars …

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 San Diego break away from the pack San Diego have now won eight consecutive matches as they stretched their lead at …