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.

Bosch Extends Contract With Agen Until 2019

Facundo Bosch has extended his contract with Agen until June 2019. The Argentine hooker arrived at the club ahead of the 2017-2018 season and has now signed to remain there until the end of next season. This comes as a hammer blow to Argentina with him officially being the third …

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Bosch Scores in Big Win for Agen

Facundo Bosch scored in what was a big win for Agen this past weekend. The former Jaguares hooker crossed for the first of three Agen tries in the team’s 29-13 home victory over Stade Français. The importance of the result for Agen cannot be underestimated. It takes the club up …

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Pumas To Return to Gold Coast in 2018

Los Pumas are to return to play on the Gold Coast in 2018. The Australian Rugby Union has confirmed the venues for the Wallabies’ three home matches in next year’s Rugby Championship. Australia will open against New Zealand in Sydney before hosting South Africa in Brisbane and Argentina on the …

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Germany vs Chile – Full Match Video

Another first this weekend saw Chile paired against Germany in Offenbach. The match was marred in off-field controversy during the week with the German team opting to protest against their national union by sitting out the game, forcing Germany to play a team with only eight capped players. Credit to …

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Up and Under

This week’s edition of Up and Under brings to a close international activity for the year. The weekly segment will return again in January 2018.   UP Chile In the first meeting between Germany and Chile the South Americans recorded a big win. Played on Saturday at the Sparda Bank …

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Jamaica Qualify for 2018 Sevens World Cup

Jamaica have been crowned the 2017 Men’s Rugby Americas North Sevens champions. Their impressive campaign saw them build on finishing top of their pool on day one to win the tournament played in Mexico City. In running-out winners Jamaica have officially qualified for the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens in San …

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Mexico Qualify for 2018 Sevens World Cup

Mexico have won the 2017 Women’s Rugby Americas North Sevens. The home victory means that Mexico has qualified for the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens. This marks an historic first ever appearance at the event. It will be played in 2018 in San Francisco, California. Mexico did so by defeating Trinidad …

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Spain vs Brazil – Match Video

Brazil ended their 2017 campaign with a trip to Villajoyosa to play Spain on Saturday. It was the first ever meeting in a test match between the two sides. Brazil handed first starts to front rowers Michel Gomes and Endy Willian, and a test debut for second row Mauricio Canterle. …

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