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.

Rock outlast Wolf Pack in Calgary

The Atlantic Rock did just enough to hold off a late Prairie Wolf Pack comeback and earn their first victory of the 2017 Canadian Rugby Championship campaign. While the result is welcome, in actuality the match had a distinctly casual ambiance given that both sides will be meeting again on …

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Wild finish sees Bears edge Blues

A remarkable finish to a bizarre match in Calgary saw the Ontario Blues fall agonizingly short to the BC Bears by 34-31 at Calgary Rugby Park on Wednesday. What made the result extraordinary was the 31-0 halftime score in favor of the Bears. The two teams were fielding largely reserve …

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Team of the Week

There were a slew of European club pre-season matches over the weekend as well as the URBA Top 12, and of course Sunday’s Canadian Rugby Championship fixtures. The World Cup doesn’t come around often however, and with two games inside a week we’ve opted for an all-women’s team for this …

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Canada name side to face New Zealand

It’s do or die time for Canada when they face New Zealand at Billings Park in Dublin on Thursday in their final pool match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Both teams enter the match with two wins from two but as with Canada failing to collect a four-try bonus …

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CRC Match Preview – Wolf Pack vs Rock

It’s a battle between two winless sides on Wednesday as the Prairie Wolf Pack host the Atlantic Rock at Calgary Rugby Park. With the Canadian Rugby Championship final spots already decided this match is for pride and a chance for some young players to get their name in the lights. …

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Sears-Duru joins Ealing Trailfinders

Djustice Sears-Duru has a new home. Following his release from the Glasgow Warriors at the end of the 2016-17 season, the 23-year-old Canadian prop has joined Greene King IPA Championship club Ealing Trailfinders. Sears-Duru’s first action with the club came on Saturday in a pre-season tilt against Welsh Premiership side …

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CRC Match Preview – Bears vs Blues

The Ontario Blues will look to continue their unbeaten run in 2017 when they take on the BC Bears at Calgary Rugby Park on Wednesday in the first game of the Canadian Rugby Championship double-header. With the two sides set to rematch on Saturday with the MacTier Cup on the …

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Two changes for USA to face England

The Eagles will face their toughest opponent yet in the final round of the pool stage at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Dublin on Thursday. After wins over Italy and Spain, it’s the defending champions England who are next on the agenda. Qualification for the Semi Finals depends on …

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