Yearly Archives: 2019

Mexico Ready For Americas Rugby Challenge

Mexico is ready for the Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh). Las Serpientes’ Head Coach Ruben Duque has selected a roster of 26 players to compete in the second division of Americas regional competition. Mexico join the Cayman Islands in representing Rugby Americas North while Colombia, and Paraguay are the Sudamérica Rugby …

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Austin Elite returning to RRMPC in 2020

Austin Elite are staying in Round Rock, but not at Dell Diamond. The team will play their home games during the 2020 Major League Rugby season at Round Rock Multipurpose Complex. Paul Santinelli is currently being employed as a consultant with AER and confirmed the change on the newest edition …

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Kane Thompson signs NOLA extension

The NOLA Gold have captured another returning player on a long-term deal. Former Samoa lock Kane Thompson has extended his stay in the Big Easy with a new three-year deal that carries him through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 37-year-old is the 13-the confirmed re-signing for NOLA. It …

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The RWC 2019 Missing Pumas From 2016-2019

Released on Monday, Argentina’s roster for RWC 2019 contained fifteen returning players from RWC 2015. Attention now turns to preparing for the pool matches against France, Tonga, England, and the USA. RWC 2015 Returnees Mario Ledesma’s final decision on who to take to Japan was based around the starting XV …

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Leinster name squad to face Canada

Australian internationals Scott Fardy and Joe Tomane headline a 27-strong Leinster traveling party that will take on Canada at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on Saturday. The 2019 Champions Cup finalists are absent 17 senior players on Ireland duty but still feature an array of talent. Front rowers James Tracy …

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Canada Unveil World Cup Jerseys

Canada have unveiled their home and away jerseys for Rugby World Cup 2019. The main strip is the traditional red worn by Canada in international competition. It comes with a white v-neck color as well as white markings on the side and at the base of the sleeves. Completing it …

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RWC Rewind Uruguay: Arboleya in 2015

During the final weeks of waiting for Rugby World Cup 2019 to arrive Americas Rugby News will be taking a look back at some moments from past RWCs involving competitors from the Americas. First up as the feature Team of the Week is Uruguay. In day three of the series …

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