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.

USA fend off Canada in Montevideo

The USA Select XV closed out their Americas Pacific Challenge in style as they romped to victory over Canada ‘A’ by 45-26 at the Estadio Charrua on Sunday. A four-try performance from Hanco Germishuys led the way as they outscored their northern neighbors by seven tries to four. Germishuys struck …

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Americas Rankings – October 15 2017

The Americas Rankings have been updated following the completion of international competition this weekend. The October 15 2017 rankings see changes for Venezuela and Peru. As a result of Saturday’s win in Lima, Venezuela have risen and Peru fallen in the Americas Rankings. The 33-21 away win means Venezuela is …

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Venezuela Down Peru in Lima

Venezuela Downed Peru in Lima this evening, winning 33-21. The fixture was a second round match in the 2017 South American B Championship. Venezuela won by controlling the lead throughout, converting a 19-07 half time lead into a 12 point victory. With the competition being replaced by the Sudamérica 4 …

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Loyalists edge Mudmen to win Caledonia Cup

The Fredericton Loyalists are once again holders of the Caledonia Cup after defeating the PEI Mudmen 22-20 in a nail-biting encounter at Loyalists Field on Saturday. A packed crowd watched as the two top club teams in the Maritimes vied for the coveted 95-year-old trophy with Johnny Cullen’s conversion of …

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