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Chile’s women’s rugby team, nicknamed Manque, achieved a milestone by defeating Mexico 39–10 in a historic Test Match played at CARR Parque Mahuida in Santiago on Sunday. This encounter marked the first-ever international 15-a-side meeting between the two nations, serving as a powerful showcase for the rapid development of the …

Chile defeated Belgium to win the u20 Challenger Final against Belgium on Saturday. The South Americans did so by showing immense structural resilience and tactical maturity after a chaotic start at CARR Parque Mahuida in Santiago. Although Belgium struck immediately with a try from center Oscar Shortall after blocking a clearance …

Canada ran over Brazil to claim a 5th place finish art the U20 Challenger in Santiago del Chile. Facing Brazil on Saturday, the Canadians controlled the match through absolute second-half dominance, breaking open what was a relatively competitive first half to completely outpace their opponents. By utilizing an expansive attacking …

Canada’s women’s rugby team pulled off a monumental upset by defeating world number one England 24–21 on Friday night in a thrilling WXV Global Series clash at BMO Field in Toronto. The historic victory marked the first time the Red Roses have tasted defeat in four years, emphatically snapping an …

The U.S. capital is officially throwing its weight into hosting matches for the 2031 Men’s and 2033 Women’s Rugby World Cups. Local organizers and franchise executives have set their sights on securing the rights to host both marquee final matches. Washington D.C. is firmly locked into the active evaluation process, …

El crecimiento sostenido del rugby chileno tendrá un nuevo mojón: el primer partido internacional en casa para su seleccionado femenino. Manque XV de Chile y las Serpientes de México se enfrentarán por primera vez, el domingo, en Santiago. En el que será su segundo test-match, las mujeres chilenas enfrentarán a …

In the critical year leading up to Rugby World Cup 2027, Canada’s Men’s team finds itself in urgent need of high-performance environments and expanded competitive opportunities for its roster. Elevating the standard of play is essential if the national squad hopes to match the intensity of the world’s best teams. …

With under one year to go until Rugby World Cup 2027, Chile is exceptionally well-positioned to make history on the global stage. Having successfully navigated a demanding transition cycle, Los Cóndores enter this final twelve-month stretch with a squad that is deeper, more experienced, and tactically sharper than ever before. …

World Rugby is officially ready to kick off the new year with a high-stakes race for global rugby promotion that will be heavily decided on South American soil. The international governing body has confirmed the dates and destinations for the 2027 SVNS 2 rugby sevens circuit. Serving as the crucial …

Samoa narrowly defeated the United States 25–21 in a highly physical Pool A clash on September 26, 2007, at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne, France. Both teams entered the match looking for their first wins and were desperate to salvage their respective tournaments, playing through treacherous conditions featuring heavy rain, …