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Plenty of eyes will be on Argentina in a little of a year at Rugby World Cup 2027. Los Pumas reached the Semi Finals of the previous Men’s Rugby World Cup (France 2023) as well as in England (2015) and France 2007). This raises a question as to whether the current team has what it … The post Argentina Rugby Depth Report appeared first on Americas Rugby News.
Brazil fell 29-24 to Hong Kong in WXV action this past weekend. Canada impressed in their WXV opener as they romped to a 64-26 over Scotland. World Rugby have cited Isoa Nasilasila following his red card for Fiji vs Canada on Saturday. Canada’s Brittany Kassil was also red carded and will have her case heard … The post At a Glance – Americas Rugby News Roundup appeared first on Americas Rugby News.
Japan will return to the Pacific Nations Cup final after a one-sided 63-14 victory over the USA in Osaka on Saturday. The Brave Blossoms dominated from start to finish and little trouble with their opponents, besting the Eagles in virtually every capacity en route to scoring nine tries – all converted by Sam Greene, who … The post Japan makes easy work of USA in Pacific Nations Cup appeared first on Americas Rugby News.
Fiji clinched their spot in the Pacific Nations Cup final with a 45-29 victory over Canada in Osaka on Saturday. While the defending champions were clearly the better side, the Maple Leafs exceeded expectations with some ambitious attacking play and will take credit from the four-try performance against the much-higher ranked side. It was a … The post Canada show ambition but Fiji too strong in Osaka appeared first on Americas Rugby News.
Canada continues their Japan tour against Fiji on Saturday in what will act as a Semi Final for an abbreviated Pacific Nations Cup. It’s a chance for the two-time defending tournament champions to get back in the win column after a disappointing Nations Cup series in July. The Maple Leafs are coming off a heavy … The post Pacific Nations Cup 2026 – Fiji vs Canada – ARN Guide appeared first on Americas Rugby News.
The stage is set at the historic Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka as Japan hosts the USA Men’s Eagles in a highly anticipated Pacific Nations Cup semi-final showdown this Saturday, September 12, 2026. This high-stakes knockout clash renews a fierce international rivalry, with the Brave Blossoms entering as firm favorites on their home turf while … The post Pacific Nations Cup 2026 – Japan vs USA – ARN Guide appeared first on Americas Rugby News.
Baltimore is primed and ready to host New Zealand vs South Africa on Saturday, September 12. The test match is the fourth, and final, of a four-match series between the World No. 1 South Africa (Springboks) and World no. 2 New Zealand (All Blacks). The prior three matches of the series were played in South … The post Baltimore Primed and Ready for New Zealand vs South Africa appeared first on Americas Rugby News.
World Rugby has confirmed the qualification process for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. A 35-man Brazil roster will assemble in São José dos Campos to prepare for the World Rugby Junior Challenger in Chile. Brazil has also confirmed a roster for the South American Games. The first round of the 2026-2027 Top 14 season … The post At a Glance – Americas Rugby News Roundup appeared first on Americas Rugby News.
World Rugby has confirmed the class of the 2026 Hall of Fame. The governing body of rugby will induct seven former rugby players – four men and three women. Among them are Jen Crawford and Diego Domínguez – two rugby greats from the Americas. South African inaugural Rugby World Cup winner Joel Stransky and beaten … The post World Rugby to Induct Jen Crawford and Diego Domínguez into Hall of Fame appeared first on Americas Rugby News.
The Argentina XV confirmed a tour match against England ‘A’ on Friday November 06 at the Recreation Ground in Bath, England. The match will be uncapped and take-place on the same day as Los Pumas’ set match against Ireland in Dublin as part of the Nations Championship. The Argentina XV are coming off a second-place … The post England and Argentina next-of-XV’s to battle it out in November appeared first on Americas Rugby News.
A new player pathway has opened for Canada. Rugby Canada has entered a partnership with Elior Champ Rugby, the English Second Division. The agreement will provide a high performance pathway for Canadian men’s players. The agreement opens the door for High Performance after the Major League Rugby (MLR) closed. It comes after Foster DeWitt, Noah … The post Canada Gains New Player Pathway with English Second Division – Champ Rugby appeared first on Americas Rugby News.
The progress of Chile rugby continues. The Chile XV claimed a last gasp win over the Argentina XV in Valparaiso, Chile on Sunday. Matías Garafulic converted a try in the 80th minute to complete a come-from-behind victory. In beating the Argentina XV 28-27, the Chile XV are the 2026 Americas Rugby Championship (ARC) Champions. The … The post Chile Upset Argentina XV To win Americas Rugby Championship Title appeared first on Americas Rugby News.
Uruguay found form to finish off their Americas Rugby Championship (ARC) campaign on a high. The Uruguay XV were 41-12 winners over Paraguay in the early Sunday afternoon battle between the teams in Chile. The result sees the Uruguay finishing the ARC in third and Paraguay in fourth. The first-half was an even battle with … The post Uruguay Find Form against Paraguay in Americas Rugby Championship appeared first on Americas Rugby News.
Argentina and Australia competed to a 28-28 draw on Saturday. Played in Mendoza, the match featured momentum shifts but there was no winner. With Australia having won the first test match 27-21 in San Salvador de Jujuy, the draw in Mendoza means the Wallabies officially claimed a first ever series win over Los Pumas in … The post Many Momentum Shifts but no Winner in Argentina vs Australia in Mendoza appeared first on Americas Rugby News.
A dominant set piece led Japan to a comfortable 57-12 victory over Canada on Saturday. While the Brave Blossoms weren’t quite at their clinical best, they had more than enough to cruise past a depleted Maple Leafs side in Niigata. The Canadians were missing several of their top players, including flyhalf Cooper Coats who pulled … The post Japan cruise past depleted Canada in Niigata appeared first on Americas Rugby News.
