The 2023 South American 4 Nations is coming in August. Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Paraguay will compete in the tournament. All teams will face every other, thereby playing three matches each. The tournament will take place at the home of Paraguayan rugby, the Estadio Héroes de Curupayty in Asunción. Brazil, …
Read More »Paraguay and Brazil Split Junior Results
Test players of tomorrow took to the field in Asunción, Paraguay on Wednesday and Saturday. Matches involved the u18 and u20 teams from Paraguay and Brazil. The Paraguayans won both games on match day one while Paraguay and Brazil split the results on day two. Played at the home of …
Read More »The Oldest Rugby Club in the Americas turns 162
The oldest rugby club in the Americas turns 162 today. Established on July 18, 1861 Montevideo Cricket Club (MVCC) was the first rugby club in Uruguay. It is recognized at the Twickenham Museum of Rugby has being the 8th oldest club in the World. The seven clubs older than MVCC …
Read More »Historic: Argentine Damián Schneider to referee World Rugby Under 20 Final
In a historic appointment for the sport of rugby an Argentine will referee a major final for the first time. Damián Schneider will officiate France vs Ireland, the final of the 2023 World Rugby Under 20 Championship. The final will be played on Friday, July 14 at the Athlone Sports …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Free Jacks get their hands on the MLR Shield The New England Free Jacks are Major League Rugby champions for the …
Read More »Colombia Qualify for WXV with victory over Brazil
Colombia defeated Brazil 30-19 in Medellín on Sunday. The decisive result, in combination with the win earlier on in the week, sees Las Tucanes qualifying for the WXV. Colombia will be the Sudamérica Rugby participant in the WXV in Dubai. Colombia were the first to score at the Estadio Cincuentenario. …
Read More »Chile XV victorious against California Grizzlies
The Chile XV were 47-22 winners on Wednesday. The national next-of-XV won the first of three matches against the touring California Grizzlies. The match was played behind closed doors in Santiago. Played in four quarters oft went minutes each, the Chile XV were able to put together some quality rugby. …
Read More »Colombia down Brazil to go one step closer to WXV
Colombia were winners at home on Wednesday. Played at the Estadio Cincuentenário in Medellín, Colombia defeated Brazil 24-23. The win came after Las Tucanes had held a 21-8 advantage at half-time. Second half yellow cards and a dubiously awarded late score to Brazil saw the game go down to the …
Read More »Uruguay Primed for World Rugby u20 Trophy
Uruguay is primed for the World Rugby u20 Trophy. Los Teritos join Scotland, USA and Zimbabwe in Pool A of the tournament. The South Americans open their campaign against the USA at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday, July 15. The tournament will run from July 15- 30. …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Colombia Strike Double Gold at Central American & Caribbean Games Colombia enjoyed an outstanding campaign at the XXIV Juegos Centroamericanos y …
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