Americas Rugby News

Formally created in June 2015, this website's goal is to increase media exposure of the Tier 2 rugby nations, and create a hub with a focus on the stories of rugby in the Americas - North, Central and South.

MLR trio in Tonga squad for November tests

Tonga have named a 30-man squad to travel north next month for their tests series against Romania, the USA, and Georgia. Included are Miami Sharks prop Tau Koloamatangi, San Diego Legion flanker Tupou Afungia, and NOLA Gold winger Taniela Filimone. The Ikale Tahi will square off against the Eagles in …

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Ivo Dugonjic Named as New Peñarol Head Coach

Peñarol Rugby has a new Head Coach. Ivo Dugonjic has been named as the new Peñarol Head Coach, replacing former Puma Leonardo Senatore. Dugonjic makes the change to the Uruguayan Professional Rugby team from Los Teros 7’s. A forthcoming announcement will confirmed the 2025 Peñarol staff in full. Leonardo Senatore …

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Rugby Sevens Cut from Commonwealth Games 2026

Rugby Sevens has been cut from the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The event was moved from Victoria, Australia to Glasgow, Scotland. The change follows the Australian state complaining about rising costs and subsequently pulling out of hosting. Glasgow stepped up but has done so by axing Rugby Sevens among other sports. …

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A Flurry of Argentine Tries in Europe’s Elite

Argentine players stood up to be noticed this weekend in Europe’s elite. Ahead of the naming of Los Pumas’ roster for November, a flurry of Argentine tries were scored in the Top 14, English Premiership and United Rugby Championship (URC). Tries were scored by contemporary Pumas, former Pumas and uncapped …

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Gonzalo Quesada Confirms Italy Roster for November

Gonzalo Quesada has confirmed a 34-man roster for the November Internationals. Italy play home test matches against Argentina, Georgia and New Zealand. The opening match will be historic with Quesada up against Felipe Contepomi’s Pumas. Quesada and Contepomi were teammates for Argentina at Rugby World Cups 1999 and 2003. Italy …

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