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.

Oyonnax Snap Up Axel Müller

Oyonnax have snapped up Axel Müller. The 2016 Olympian has joined the recently promoted Pro d2 club for the 2017-2018 Top 14 season. The 23-year-old Müller has signed for Oyonnax on loan from Toulon. The deal will see him remaining in the Top 14 but playing for Oyonnax in the upcoming …

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Canada vs USA – What if it’s a draw?

An interesting situation has come up ahead of this weekend’s World Cup Qualifier match between Canada and the USA in San Diego. With the first leg of the two-match series ending in a 28-all dead heat and the winner to be determined on aggregate, what happens if the two teams …

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Best of the Rest

It’s another edition of our picks of good reads from around the rugby world. This week touches on a wide assortment of topics, including history, coaching, officiating, Canadian rugby, Australian rugby, Uruguayan rugby, and the New Zealand All Blacks.   Canada Must Get Over Being Nice Losers – by Cathal …

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Match Preview – Jaguares vs Southern Kings

Following the completion of Los Pumas’ June Internationals attention returns to Super Rugby. For Los Jaguares it is to be a final home match this year. The Argentine side will play host to the Southern Kings on Friday. The fixture will be followed by two matches in Australia. With no …

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Team of the Week

It was a weekend of mixed fortunes for the four Americas test teams in operation. Argentina regained some confidence with a solid if somewhat shaky win over the Lelos, while Canada and the USA came to a dead heat after the first round of the World Cup Qualifiers. The result …

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Rugby Mourns Sudden Loss of Suggitt

The rugby world is in mourning today with the news of the sudden passing of Ric Suggitt. Affectionately known as ‘Sluggo’, the 58-year-old leaves behind his wife, three children, and a legion of players whose careers were heavily influenced by one of the most prolific coaches in the Americas for …

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