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.

Two Chilean Backs Ruled out of ARC

Los Cóndores have been hit by an early set-back. Following their loss against Brazil on Saturday it has been confirmed that two Chilean backs have been ruled out of the remainder of the ARC. Center and captain José Ignacio Larenas in addition to fly half Santiago Videla both suffered tournament …

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2017 ARN Dream Team

With two weekends of international rugby already in the books for 2018 it’s time to revisit our best of 2017. The first of five awards still to come is our 2017 ARN Dream Team, a select XV made up our picks for the best Americas players over the course of …

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Ledesma names Jaguares for Super Rugby openers

Jaguares coach Mario Ledesma has named a 29-strong traveling squad for their three-match tour of South Africa that begins this week. Los Jaguares will travel to Pretoria to play the Bulls in a preseason fixture on Saturday. Their 2018 Super Rugby campaign officially begins against the Stormers at Newlands on …

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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. With many significant activities this week an extra-long list in both the Up and Under categories is required.   UP Uruguay Uruguay are …

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Fiji win Cup Final at Hamilton Sevens

Fiji defeated South Africa 24-17 in a thrilling Cup Final at Waikato Stadium to close out first ever HSBC Sevens Series event held in Hamilton. Alosio Naduva’s third try of the match erased a 12-point halftime deficit and capped of an impressive run for the Fijians, who edged both Samoa …

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