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.

Rojas Shines on Debut for Viadana

Javier Rojas performed well on debut for Viadana this past weekend. The play-maker from Tucumán scored 14 points in what was a 28-24 loss against Viadana. Rojas recently joined Viadana to play in the Italian Premiership, the Eccellenza. This sees him continuing his professional career outside of Argentina. Having been …

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Urdapilleta Sees Castres Home Against Agen

Benjamín Urdapilleta saw Castres home against Agen today. The round 8 Top 14 triumph means Castres improve their position in the standings. As a result of the 43-28 victory the Tarn club moves up to 9th position. Urdapilleta started in his regular position of fly half. He directed play well …

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Uruguay Warm-Up for November by Defeating Rosario

Uruguay’s preparation to play two tests in Namibia in November is heading in the right direction. Los Teros warmed-up for the tour to Africa by defeating Rosario in an away match on Saturday. Taking place at GER, the home club of Leonardo Senatore, Uruguay ran-out 42-29 winners. The fixture was Uruguay’s …

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Berchesi, Chiappesoni Star in Dax Win

South American players Felipe Berchesi and Martín Chiappesoni stared for Dax who defeated Aurillac on Friday. Playing at home, Dax won 20-9. The two South American players were involved in all of the scoring. Dax scored two tries in the match. Argentine flanker Chiappesoni went over for the second of …

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Wyles Try Gives Saracens Bonus Point Win

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A Chris Wyles try gave Saracens a bonus point win on Saturday. The former USA captain went over the Saracens’ fourth try of their home Aviva Premiership match against London Irish. The result of the win in London sees Saracens leading the Aviva Premiership. After seven rounds the Northern London …

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Three England Players Injured Ahead of Facing Pumas

Three England players have been injured ahead of facing Los Pumas. England host Argentina on November 11 in their first of three home November Internationals. Los Pumas are to play England, Italy and Ireland. Saturday’s Aviva Premiership match between the Northampton Saints and the Wasps left Eddie Jones with food …

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George Barton signs for Seattle Seawolves

The Seattle Seawolves have added a third Canadian international to their playing roster. World Rugby u20 Trophy captain George Barton will play for the team during the 2018 Major League Rugby season. At just 20 years old the Cowichan product has already won two senior caps during the 2017 Americas …

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Canada names squad to face Māori

Canada have named 29 players to prepare for their friendly against the New Zealand Māori at BC Place on Friday, November 3. With Friday’s match falling outside the official World Rugby test window overseas are not obliged to release their players for international duty, however new Head Coach Kingsley Jones …

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Postiglioni Changes Spanish Destination

Bruno Postiglioni has changed his Spanish destination. The former Pumas Loose Head prop is indeed continuing his professional career in Spain but his move to Barcelona has been called-off. Instead he is joining Gernika, another side in Spain’s Premier League, the Division de Honor. The La Plata player had not …

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