Uruguay played host to the Argentina XV today in Montevideo. The match was a warm-up for Los Teros who take-on Brazil and Chile in RWC 2023 qualifiers this month. Uruguay came through with a victory; a result that gives Los Teros confidence to confront their South American rivals in the …
Read More »Colombia match cancelled, Chile advance in RWC qualifiers
Chile have advanced in Rugby World Cup 2023 qualifiers. Los Cóndores were set to play host to Colombia on Saturday. That match will no longer be played due to three positive COVID-19 cases within the Tucanes squad. The outcome for the respective teams is different. On the one hand, Chile …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Duque delivers as Brazil advance in RWC 2023 qualifiers Brazil defeated Paraguay 29-0 on Saturday in São José dos …
Read More »Americas Rankings – June 27, 2021
The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare the men’s test teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The July 27, 2021 edition considers …
Read More »Brazil beat Paraguay to advance in RWC Qualifiers
Brazil defeated Paraguay 29-0 this evening in São José dos Campos. Moisés Duque was Brazil’s hero both in point scoring and general play. Os Tupis’ victory sees them advancing in the RWC 2023 qualifiers. For Paraguay defeat means elimination. Brazil kicked-off and quickly put Paraguay under pressure. It gave them …
Read More »RWC 2023 Qualifiers Preview – Brazil vs Paraguay
Brazil play host to Paraguay on Saturday. The match is a winner-takes-all elimination contest. The winner will advance to the finals of the South American region’s RWC 2023 qualifiers. The fixture is a welcome return; it is to be the first match between the countries in two years. Brazil’s use …
Read More »Paraguay seeking to upset Brazil in RWC 2023 Qualifier
Paraguay is seeking to upset Brazil. Los Yakarés travel to São José dos Campos to face Brazil in a RWC 2023 qualifier on Saturday. The winning team will advance to the finals of South America’s regional qualifiers. The losing competitor will be eliminated. The one-off match has the higher ranked …
Read More »Large investment from World Rugby in Chile High Performance
Hard work has paid off for Chile. Chile Rugby has been granted High Performance status and large investment from World Rugby. It is guaranteed for at least the next two years. Rugby has been booming in the region. The creation of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) means that …
Read More »Referees assigned for South American RWC 2023 Qualifiers
Sudamérica Rugby has confirmed the match officials for the upcoming international competition. Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, and Uruguay will compete in RWC 2023 qualifiers. They are to begin this coming Saturday with Brazil having home advantage against Paraguay. The officials are names familiar to players and supporters of the Súper …
Read More »Brive sign Colombian lock Andrés Zafra from Agen
Brive have signed Colombian lock Andrés Zafra. The second-rower will join the Top 14 from another; he makes the move from Agen who were relegated this season to the Pro D2. Zafra is weighs 115kg and stands at 1.97 meters tall. He is a product of Los Carboneros club in Cúcuta. The …
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