The Sudamericano de Seven 2026 (SAR 7s) serves as a critical qualification gateway for regional teams looking to make their mark on the international stage. This high-stakes tournament offers direct slots for the upcoming World Rugby Sevens Challenger (SVNS 3) and determines regional qualification for the Lima 2027 Pan American …
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The 2026 Juegos Suramericanos rugby sevens tournament reached a thrilling conclusion on Monday, September 21, 2026, as the host nation of Argentina took center stage to decide the continental podium at the Hipódromo in Rosario. After a severe storm forced organizers to push the final fixtures back by a day, …
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The momentum reached a fever pitch on Saturday, September 19, as Day Two of the 2026 South American Games rugby sevens tournament delivered an action-packed slate of matches at the Hipódromo de Rosario. With heavy continental giants flexing their muscles and lower-seeded teams battling fiercely to remain in medal contention, …
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Brazil overcame the USA to win the title at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games. Played in Asunción, Paraguay, As Yarinhas defeated the USA 17-7 in the tournament Final. It marked a North American double for Brazil after having defeated Canada 12-07 in the Semi Final. Brazil opened their campaign …
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Los Pumas 7’s claimed Gold on Sunday at the Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay. Argentina won the final 22-17 against Uruguay, doing so after having been 17-0 down. The title sees Argentina qualifying for the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. Argentina went unbeaten in Asunción. Los …
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Fernando Luna will make the move from Argentina to Brazil to play for Os Cobras. Luna is one of five new foreigners recited by the Brazilian franchise for Super Rugby Americas 2025. He is joined by Argentines Augusto Guillamondegui, Manuel Todaro and Matías Vidal and New Zealander Aoturoa Seeling as …
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Argentina are the 2024 Women’s Champions of the South American 7’s and Chile are the 2024 Men’s Champions. Las Yaguaretés defended their 2023 title by defeating Brazil in the Women’s Final. Chile’s Men also handed Brazil a Silver Finish as Los Cóndores 7’s were 19-5 winners in the Men’s Final …
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Argentine scrum-half Lautaro Bazán Vélez has joined Benetton. The 28-year-old will make the move from Rovigo in the Serie A to Benetton in the United Rugby Championship (URC). It comes on the back of a busy season wherein Bazán Vélez started for Argentina against South Africa, played at the World …
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In a special edition of Up and Under, ARN looks at 2023 in Review. As is the norm of Up and Under, the article covers the best and worst; however, this edition looks at what went well and what did not over the course of the year. UP Chile …
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Up and Under is an Americas Rugby News exclusive. It identifies the best and the worst involving the Americas from the past seven days. UP Maple Leafs overturn Les Bleuets in WXV Canada capped their inaugural WXV campaign with an impressive 29-20 victory over France in Auckland on Saturday. …
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