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.

South Africa 2023 Bid Video

South Africa is bidding to host Rugby World Cup 2023. The African country is one of three options which World Rugby is presently considering. The two others are France and Ireland. All three have previous hosting experience in one way or another. South Africa’s bid, as presented in the following …

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Māori name squad for November tour

The New Zealand Māori have named their traveling squad for a two-match tour to Canada and France next month. Included in the list of 25 players are eight members of the side that faced the British & Irish Lions in June. Two more players will be added before the team …

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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.   UP Colombia Colombia downed Venezuela to win the South American B Championship. Played on Saturday in Medellín, Los Tucanes won 53-15 thanks …

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Brantford repeat as McCormick Cup champions

It’s two in a row for the Brantford Harlequins as they wrapped up a nearly perfect season in style by defeating the Balmy Beach by 40-27 on Saturday to lift the McCormick Cup once again. An entertaining contest played in ideal conditions at Fletcher’s Fields saw nine tries scored between …

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Boffelli Nominated for Breakthrough Player of 2017

Emiliano Boffelli has been nominated by World Rugby for Breakthrough Player of the year. The Argentine winger is one of three nominees for the prestigious award. The others are New Zealand’s Rieko Ioane and France’s Damian Penaud. The winner will be announced by World Rugby on November 11. Boffelli was a …

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Americas Rankings – October 22 2017

The Americas Rankings have been updated following the completion of international competition this weekend. The October 22 2017 rankings are influenced by Colombia and Venezuela. The teams met in the South American B Championship Final in Medellín on Saturday. Colombia defeated their eastern neighbors 53-13. The win was based on …

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SIC Complete Amazing Comeback to Win El Clásico

SIC completed an amazing comeback today to win El Clásico. Having been 30-10 down, SIC won the battle of San Isidro, defeating CASI 31-30. The stunning win came from a converted try from former Puma Benjamín Madero. Winning El Clásico is of vital interest to players, supporters and, most importantly, …

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