Argentina take-on France in Buenos Aires on Saturday. Les Bleus have the opportunity of completing an unbeaten three match tour of South America. France is 80 minutes away from a first series win over Argentina since 1998. The pressure is on Argentina and their new Head Coach, Felipe Contepomi. As …

Pablo Matera is the third Puma in history to reach the milestone of 100 test caps. Matera will earn his 100th cap for his country on Saturday, July 13 against France in Buenos Aires. This means Matera will have the honor of playing in his 100th test match at home. …

An enticing battle will take place in Ottawa on Friday. Canada play host to Romania in the ninth rugby test match between the countries. It is two of the traditional teams of the sport; both featured at the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987 and have played in all but …

A transatlantic rugby rivalry will continue in Washington, D.C. on Friday. The USA Eagles play host to Scotland. The fixture is the seventh test match between the teams in history. The most recent fixture was unforgettable; the USA completed a monumental upset win over Scotland in Houston, Texas. The newest …

Uruguay’s first home match against a Tier 1 opponent in many years went well. Both teams scored four tries with Los Teros proving to be competitive in a number of areas but lacked the class of France who were 43-28 winners. This was a much different battle than that of Canada …

A dominante performance saw Argentina powering past Fiji at the World Rugby u20 Championship on Tuesday. Played at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch, South Africa, Los Pumitas were 52-12 winners over Fiji. Los Pumitas were in command throughout. A rolling maul saw hooker Juan Manuel Vivas over for a try …

History will be made on Wednesday as Uruguay host France for the first time in a capped test match. It is Uruguay’s first match of 2024 and France’s second of their three match tour of South America. France opened with a convincing win over Argentina in Mendoza. The fixture is …

Wednesday, July 10 sees Santiago Arata earning his 50th test cap. Arata starts at scrum-half for Uruguay against France. The match is the first since Rugby World Cup 2023. It is also the first ever home test match for Uruguay against France. Arata, who plays his rugby in France, will …

Top 14 recruitment continues. In the case of Vannes, the quest to be competitive in the Top 14 now sees the Pro D2 champions signing Santiago Medrano. The Puma has agreed to join the club from the Western Force in Super Rugby. Vannes have two other Pumas on their roster. …

Uruguay has finalized twelve players for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The Uruguayan roster sees no surprises; established regular players have been selected. The South American countries joins Argentina  at the the Olympics. Argentina won Bronze at the Tokyo Olympics while Paris will see Los Teros 7’s debuting. Uruguay’s team …

Up and Under is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It identifies the tops and the flops from the past seven days of everything involving Americas Rugby.   UP Powerful First Half Proves Sufficient for Chile in Win over Hong Kong In their first match since their debut Rugby World …

A place in the World Rugby u20 Trophy Final is now just one win away for the USA after they secured a convincing 32-15 win over Uruguay on Sunday. While the two sides shared two tries apiece, the American goal kickers combined for six penalty goals that proved the difference …

A Scotland team comprised largely of second and third-choice players put Canada to the sword by a score of 73-12 in Ottawa on Saturday. Gregor Townsend took the opportunity to award 10 new caps and the youngsters delivered 11 tries against the outclassed Maple Leafs. The Canadians at least had …

France is in very fine health. A team of the future won 28-13 over Argentina on Saturday in Mendoza. Les Blues merited the win with an impressive scrum and enterprising play against a Pumas side that was not up to the pace of their rivals. The match was the start …

In their first match since their debut Rugby World Cup tournament, Los Cóndores got the win against Hong Kong. Chile ran out 22-17 winners over the Asian opposition in what was the third ranked South American team playing at home against the side well-placed to be Asia’s debutant at Rugby …

Poor execution at key moments cost the USA dearly as they fell 22-20 to Romania in Chicago on Friday night. The Eagles looked comfortable at times and sloppy at others, and in the end the failure to take advantage of scoring opportunities gave the Oaks a hard-earned though unconvincing victory. …

As Yaras are locked and loaded for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Brazil’s 12 women roster and 2 replacements travel to France on Saturday to continue preparations for the Olympics. As Yaras are one of three participants from the Americas; Brazil join Canada and the USA in chasing medals.   …

A magnificent performance from Argentina saw Los Pumitas outperforming the Junior Springboks at their own game. Played at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch, Argentina outmuscled South Africa in a dominant display on Thursday. The 31-12 win was Argentina’s third over South Africa at u20 level. Los Pumitas put on a …

For the first time ever Chile play host to Hong Kong. Saturday’s match is Los Cóndores homecoming; it falls nine months after Chile’s debut Rugby World Cup tournament. Chile showed a willingness to play attacking rugby despite taking on regular big name opponents in Argentina, England, Japan and Samoa. The …

Canada play host to Scotland on Saturday in Ottawa. The match is the first mid-year test match for both teams. Canada play host to Scotland and Romania in July while Scotland will compete an historic four-match tour of the Americas. Scotland face Canada, the USA, Chile and Uruguay. Scotland will …