Uruguay have released a list of 84 players who have gathered at the Charrúa High Performance Centre in Montevideo to prepare for a number of upcoming competitions. The first will be the Sudamérica Rugby Cup final against the Argentina XV on Friday, September 29, at Estadio Alberto Suppici in Colonia. …
Read More »Costa Rica closer to Full World Rugby Member Status
Costa Rica is closer to gaining Full World Rugby membership status, reports Sudamérica Rugby. The Central American Republic is seeking admission by rugby’s global governing body. A decision will be made in November. World Rugby is considering the Federación de Rugby de Costa Rica’s candidacy thanks in large part to …
Read More »Chile To Play Historic Four Match Tour in November
Chile is to play in a historic four-match tour in November. Los Cóndores’ incorporation into international activity sees the Chileans’ dream turning into reality. Following a series of meetings involving Sudamérica Rugby and World Rugby it can now be confirmed that Chile will play away matches in both Asia and …
Read More »Brazil Targets Place in Currie Cup
Brazil is seeking new paths to development. With significant financial backing and ever increasing exposure from the Americas Rugby Championship, Brazil is now targeting a place in the Currie Cup. The Currie Cup is South Africa’s annual domestic rugby competition. The 2017 edition is the 79th in the history and …
Read More »Old Christians Crowned Uruguayan Club Champions
Old Christians Club have been crowned Uruguayan Club Champions. The Montevideo club won the 2017 Uruguayo de Clubes Final, downing Old Boys 23-11 this afternoon. In winning the title, Old Christians Club made it three national titles in as many years. In front of a healthy crowd at the Parque Rivera, …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Argentina Los Pumas fell 39-22 to New Zealand on Saturday. The defeat saw a late fury from the All Blacks who overturned …
Read More »Sudamérica Rugby Restructuring Competitions for 2018
Sudamérica Rugby is rebranding and restructuring international competitions for 2018. The governing body for rugby in South and Central America is looking to implement a new system and format to elevate the level of competition. The overhaul came about following a meeting last month in Medellín, Colombia. Plans were discussed …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Costa Rica The South American C Championship title has changed hands. The reigning two-time title holders, Guatemala, handed over the title to …
Read More »Americas Rankings – September 03 2017
The final round of the 2017 South American C Championship was played on Saturday. Nicaragua faced Panama in the Bronze Final while Costa Rica took-on Guatemala in the championship decider. Following match results the Americas Rankings have been updated. The September 03 2017 rankings see changes. Nicaragua’s historic 46-36 win over …
Read More »Costa Rica Win South American C Championship
The South American C Championship title has changed hands. The reigning two-time title holders, Guatemala handed over the title this afternoon to Costa Rica. Costa Rica had home advantage for all of this year’s South American C Championship. The country made the most of it to record a huge win …
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