Americas Rugby News
October 24, 2025
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Eleventh hour changes have seen Paraguay out of the Rugby World Cup 2027 repechage. Los Yakarés had qualified for the Final Qualification Tournament by beating Brazil 39-19 in Asunción, Paraguay and 31-24 in Jacareí, Brazil. Notwithstanding, Brazil have been given a Rugby World Cup 2027 lifeline with Paraguay withdrawing. Brazil …
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Americas Rugby News
October 22, 2025
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The November International between Uruguay and the All Blacks XV has moved to a different French City. Originally scheduled to be played in Montpellier on November 16, the match will instead take-place in Béziers. It sees a venue change from Septeo Stadium in the Top 14 to Raoul-Barrière Stadium in …
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Americas Rugby News
October 19, 2025
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Paraguay Rugby will be on the world stage like never before. Los Yakares remarkable home-and-away victories over Brazil in Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifying saw them claiming the final spot in repechage for the RWC 2027 Final Qualification Tournament. Paraguay join Rugby World Cup regulars Namibia and Samoa as well …
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Americas Rugby News
October 18, 2025
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Paraguay wrote their name in the history books on Saturday. A series win over Brazil sees Paraguay advancing to Rugby World Cup 2027 repechage. The South Americans will face Belgium, Samoa and Namibia in Dubai in November. Meanwhile, Brazil’s dream is over with Paraguay having eliminated Os Tupis from RWC …
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Americas Rugby News
October 18, 2025
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Colombia played host to and defeated Peru on Saturday. Los Tucanes were 38-24 winners over Los Tumis at the Estadio Cincuentenario in Medellín. The half-time scoreline favored Peru with the Colombians forced to come back from a 14-10 deficit. They did so with a convincing second-half performance, notably so in …
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Americas Rugby News
October 18, 2025
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Paraguay have written history by booking a place in repechage. Los Yacarés eliminated Brazil by winning both test matches to rise in the World Rankings and confirm their place in repechage next month. Paraguay will be one of four teams competing for the last remaining Rugby World Cup 2027 spot. PARAGUAY …
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Americas Rugby News
October 17, 2025
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An Argentina XV roster of the future has been named for the November 2025 Internationals. The Argentina next-of-XV will play two matches in Europe, facing Muster in Ireland and the Bristol Bears in England. The tour follows the July Internationals in which the Argentina XV defeated Brazil and Romania. The …
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Americas Rugby News
October 17, 2025
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David Ainu’u will boost the USA squad for their upcoming European tour. The Toulouse prop had earlier this year withdrawn from Eagles contention, but is now set to add to his 23 test caps. Ainu’u is one of five players who will miss out on the Scotland test that falls …
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Paul Tait
October 17, 2025
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Brazil will have home advantage against Paraguay on Saturday in a rugby match that will see one of them booking the last spot in Rugby World Cup 2027 repechage. The prize is a joining Belgium, Namibia and Samoa in the Final Qualification Tournament which will be held in Dubai in …
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Americas Rugby News
October 17, 2025
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Chile has named a 32-man roster to prepare to take-on Italy in the November Internationals. Los Cóndores will face the Azzurri at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris in Genoa on Saturday, November 22. The contest is presently the only confirmed fixture for Italy; though Scotland and Italy have been in negotiations about …
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Americas Rugby News
October 16, 2025
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Gonzalo Quesada has confirmed Italy’s roster for the November Internationals. Quesada’s Italy take-on Australia, South Africa and Chile in home matches. All four will play at Rugby World Cup 2027 and the matches are the last opportunity for teams to improve their ranking before the draw for the World Cup …
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Americas Rugby News
October 16, 2025
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Argentina is to play less in 2026 and 2030. SANZAAR has confirmed changes that mean there will be no Rugby Championship in these years. Instead of there being the annual competition, the competition will be replaced by New Zealand touring South Africa in 2026 and the reverse happening in 2030. …
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Americas Rugby News
October 15, 2025
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Chile will compete at Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. Los Cóndores booked their place at the tournament by completing an upset win over Samoa in Viña del Mar. The homecoming win was historic and saw Los Cóndores qualifying for a second ever Rugby World Cup and backing-up their debut …
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Americas Rugby News
October 14, 2025
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The 2025 November Internationals are quickly approaching. Los Pumas will face Wales, Scotland and England in the UK on consecutive Saturday’s in November. The timing of Argentina’s roster announcement means that hopefuls have the opportunity to play for places on the tour. So far, Felipe Contepomi has handed ten players …
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Americas Rugby News
October 14, 2025
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Colombia and Peru are set for action. The Men’s test teams from the countries will take to the field on Saturday, October 19 for the Conmemoración Lucas Caro. The international will be played at the Estadio Cincuentenario in Medellín, Colombia. The match comes following an agreement for the return of …
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Americas Rugby News
October 14, 2025
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The Bristol Bears have recruited Toby Fricker from Major League Rugby (MLR). The English Premiership club has a crisis in the backs. Having recently brought in Matías Moroni from Argentina, the club has now Fricker also as a medical joker. Fricker is a versatile player covering wing and fullback and …
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Americas Rugby News
October 13, 2025
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Referees have been finalized for matches involving Americas’ teams in the 2025 November Internationals. The full list of fixtures, as they presently stand, are listed below in order by team. They include Canada and the USA from North America in addition to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay from South America. The …
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Americas Rugby News
October 13, 2025
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Appointments have been made by World Rugby for the 2025 November Internationals. A total of 34 test matches will be played and there will also be a sprinkling of non-capped internationals. The appointments do not include officials for the Final Qualification Tournament (repechage) which will include Belgium, Namibia, Samoa and …
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Americas Rugby News
October 11, 2025
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Paraguay completed a shock win over Brazil on Saturday. Played at the Estadio Héroes de Curupayty in Asunción, Los Yakares were 39-19 winners. The outcome means Brazil must win by 21 points or more in the return fixture in seven days time in Jacareí near São Paulo. Brazil entered the …
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Paul Tait
October 9, 2025
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Paraguay plays host to Brazil at the Estadio Héroes de Curupayty in Asunción on Saturday. The game is the first of a two match elimination series. The winner, on aggregate, will advance to the Final Qualification Tournament, joining Belgium, Namibia and Samoa. The victorious team from the repechage will claim …
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