The rivalry between Uruguay, and the Argentina XV will continue on Saturday. Despite it being a non-capped international the players selected for both countries gives the match a feel of being a true test match. Uruguay’s line-up to face the Argentina XV is close to the genuine article which will …
Read More »Nations Cup Highlights – Uruguay vs Namibia
The bounce of the rugby ball can be unpredictable. Such was the case in Montevideo on Sunday evening as Namibia completed a historic win over Uruguay. If it had not been for a loose ball inside the Uruguayan goal area then a Namibian try would have been avoided. Unpredictability is …
Read More »Nations Cup Highlights – Argentina XV vs Russia
History was made on Sunday when RWC 2019 participants Russia pulled off a shock upset over the Argentina XV in Montevideo, Uruguay. The fixture was a Nations Cup match between the national test side of Russia and the next of XV from Argentina. The Russian Bears produced a magnificent opening …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP San Diego Legion The Major League Rugby Championship Final is returning to San Diego. A superb sideline conversion from Joe Pietersen …
Read More »Americas Rankings – June 09 2019
Following the competition of a busy weekend of international activity the Americas Rankings have been updated. Calculations for the June 09 2019 edition take into account the June Internationals on Saturday, and Sunday in South America. From a regional perspective the weekend was poor with a 0-4 return. The attendance …
Read More »Namibia claim historic win over Uruguay
History was made this evening as Namibia claimed an historic victory over Uruguay. The 30-28 win was Namibia’s first with Uruguay having been victorious in the three prior test matches between the countries. Namibia’s celebrations were Uruguay’s heartbreak. They secured the win with the final play of the match. After …
Read More »Russia shock Argentina XV in Nations Cup
Russia pulled off a shock upset his afternoon, downing the Argentina XV in the Nations Cup. The 48-40 victory was the first for Russia in the Nations Cup. They lost their opening match 48-26 against Uruguay yet today were the superior side and thoroughly deserved their win over the Argentina …
Read More »Nations Cup Preview – Argentina XV vs Russia
Match day two of the Nations Cup sees an intercontinental match between Argentina’s national next of XV and Russia. In their respective first matches the sides had opposite results. Russia were beaten 48-26 by Nations Cup hosts Uruguay while the Argentina XV achieved a 39-25 win over Namibia. Both the Argentina XV, and …
Read More »Nations Cup Preview – Uruguay vs Namibia
Two teams who will be playing at RWC 2019 will meet in Montevideo on Sunday in the form of Uruguay and Namibia. They are to play their second of three matches in the Nations Cup. In their prior matches Uruguay were 48-36 winners over Russia, while Namibia fell to a 39-25 defeat against …
Read More »Nations Cup Highlights – Uruguay vs Russia
Nations Cup hosts Uruguay opened their campaign with an impressive victory over Russia. In doing so Los Teros are well placed as they aim to defend their title. The South Americans started with a bang, crossing for a try in the opening minute. It would be their first of seven …
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