2019 Americas Rugby Championship Round-Up
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The 2019 Americas Rugby Championship kicked off its fourth series on Saturday, with all the Uruguay providing the only shock in week 1.
The ARC is the Americas top international rugby union competition and it sees the likes of Argentina XV, Brazil, Canada, Chile, United States of America and Uruguay all compete in it.
The opening round saw three fixtures take place and it was Uruguay that stunned the Canadians 20-17 at the Estadio Charrúa after being 17- 8 behind at the break.
Results:
Chile 8-71 United States
Argentina XV 54-3 Brazil
Uruguay 20-17 Canada
Top Performer:
The USA’s AJ MacGinty is this week's top performer as he scored a hat trick of tires and kicked five our of sevens conversations in the match.
AJ MacGinty secures the hat trick 🎩 USA 52, Chile 8 #USAvChile pic.twitter.com/vx2mhdBR3H
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) February 2, 2019
Standout Highlights:
How about the no look pass from @USARugby 🇺🇸 to finish in style on Day 1 of #ARC2019 pic.twitter.com/OnWmtN6q3r
— World Rugby (@WorldRugby) February 2, 2019
🙌 A handling masterclass was on display from @unionargentina XV at #ARC2019 pic.twitter.com/amrbRdmdJp
— World Rugby (@WorldRugby) February 2, 2019
