With one of their all-time great victories on the weekend it comes as no surprise to see more than half the side come from Uruguay this week. Despite the immense disappointment a couple Canadians managed to squeeze in along with a few players from the Jaguares exhibition against the Argentina …

Bolivia Rugby has been officially recognized by the National Olympic Committee. It marks a key step in the continued development of rugby in the Andean country. Involved in the process was Chilean Miguel Ángel Mujica, a former President of Chile Rugby, and President of the Chilean National Olympic Committee. Commenting on …

The Seattle Seawolves have added another experienced front row player to their roster in Seattle Saracens stalwart Mike Shepherd. Primarily a hooker, the 28-year-old is comfortable across the front row. He has already had a taste of Major League Rugby having lined up at tighthead prop for the Saracens against …

The pools and fixtures for the opening day of the inaugural Hamilton Sevens this weekend have been confirmed. Hamilton has replaced Wellington as the location of the New Zealand leg of the HSBC Sevens Series, with the latter city losing their hosting rights after poor turnouts in recent years. Argentina …

Two front row forwards have been added to Mario Ledesma’s training regime as Los Jaguares’ injury crisis deepens. One week out from the team’s departure for South Africa Ledesma is in the uncomfortable position of not having a fit front row. Hooker Agustín Creevy missed Saturday’s warm-up match against the …

The 2018 Americas Rugby Championship got off to a flying start on Saturday as Canada hosted Uruguay at BC Place in Vancouver. More than 16,000 fans showed up to watch a thrilling match that doubled as the first leg of the Americas 2 World Cup Qualifier. A full match report …

This last Saturday’s thrilling Rugby World Cup qualifier in Vancouver opened the 2018 Americas Rugby Championship. The intensity of the match confirmed this year’s competition as being the highest profile yet. Brazil travel to Chile to begin their campaign this weekend.   2017 FORM Brazil had a dream start to 2017. …

Argentina has announced a broad spread of venues for the June Internationals. The mid-year test matches involving Los Pumas are to be against Wales and Scotland. All three fixtures are to be played away from Buenos Aires. Wales will be touring Argentina for the first time in 12 years. The …

Uruguay produced one of their greatest ever performances as they defeated Canada in the first leg of the Americas 2 World Cup Qualifying series at BC Place on Saturday. The match also doubled as the opening round of the 2018 Americas Rugby Championship. Los Teros have now won back-to-back tests …

Both Canada and the USA have made the call for reinforcements ahead of the fourth round of the HSBC Sevens Series that takes place in Hamilton, New Zealand, this weekend. Five players between the two sides have return home for medical attention with three making the long flight from North …

How does Uruguay’s 38-29 win over Canada compare to historical results? The answer is that it is among Uruguay’s most significant achievements.  It surpasses many of Los Teros’ most noteworthy results both in the recent and long-term past. It merits a place in Uruguay’s Top 5 Greatest Victories of all-time. Uruguay …

The hot topic of foreign-born players returns. The upcoming 2018 Six Nations Championship will see the finest European teams battling it out in the annual competition. The topic in question is hugely popular as people both criticize and defend the use of players from abroad. The extent, though, in which …

The Glendale Raptors on Monday released a list of 25 players signed up for the 2018 Major League Rugby season. With few exceptions the roster is built around the existing group of players that have been playing for the Raptors and subsequently under the Merlins banner in recent months. Glendale …

Brazil has confirmed its roster for the opening round of the Americas Rugby Championship. Despite the competition having started this past Saturday Brazil’s squad was not officially named until today. Os Tupis are to open their Americas Rugby Championship campaign on Saturday, February 3 against Chile in Santiago. In round …

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 Uruguay Los Teros are well positioned to qualify for Rugby World Cup 2019. They head into the second of two matches …

Federico Anselmi has been named on Super Rugby Referees Panel. With 8 prior matches officiating in Super Rugby the leading referee from the Americas will feature in the third season since the inclusion of Los Jaguares. Anselmi is the only Argentine official named on the panel. Japan also has one …

Canada’s Britt Benn has been named in the official HSBC Dream Team for the Sydney Sevens. Her outstanding form led Canada to five wins from six matches and a Bronze finish at the tournament. She gathered five tries along the way with her signature physicality front and centre. Also selected …

Argentina’s foreign legion has been expanded in a major way. Leading Pumas outside back, Santiago Cordero has signed for the England Champions, the Exeter Chiefs. In having done so he officially has departed Argentina. His contract with the Exeter Chiefs is as a medical joker. In other words, it is …

Canada came away with Bronze on the second stop of the HSBC Women’s Sevens Series in Sydney on Sunday. It was a fine result that saw the team win five of six games with their only defeat coming at the hands of New Zealand in the Semi Final. The USA …

The Houston SaberCats got their preseason back on track with a dominant 42-13 win over visiting Canadian club side James Bay on a damp Saturday evening at Constellation Field. After a competitive first 40 minutes that saw the score 20-10 at the break, the superior fitness of the professional side …