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.

Germany line up Brazil, USA, and Chile

For the second year in a row Germany will play Americas opposition in all three of their November test matches. Having already committed to Brazil and the USA, the German Rugby Union (DRV) has now confirmed a match against Chile on November 25th. Originally announced as South Korea, the Asia …

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Brazil Targets Place in Currie Cup

Brazil is seeking new paths to development. With significant financial backing and ever increasing exposure from the Americas Rugby Championship, Brazil is now targeting a place in the Currie Cup. The Currie Cup is South Africa’s annual domestic rugby competition. The 2017 edition is the 79th in the history and …

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Team of the Week

It was a better week on the whole for Americas players in Europe, but the focus was elsewhere over the weekend. In fact it was the Estadio Charrúa once again that contributes more than a third of this week’s team as Old Christians defeated Old Boys to claim the Uruguayan club …

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O’Leary signs for Ealing Trailfinders

There are now two Canadian internationals at Vallis Way as Ealing Trailfinders have confirmed the signing of flyhalf Shane O’Leary. The 23-year-old joins the Greene King IPA Championship club after making his test debut for Canada in June following his departure from Connacht. O’Leary will find a familiar face in …

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British & Irish Lions Prop Joins Dallas RFC

Former British & Irish Lion Darren Morris has joined Dallas Rugby Football Club as Director of Rugby. The 18-time capped Wales prop was a part of the 2001 Lions tour to Australia. He takes with him years of experience to Texas. As a player, Morris had a professional career spanning …

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