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.

Albacete Joins Racing 92

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Patricio Albacete has joined Racing 92. The 36-year-old has agreed to terms to complete the move from Toulouse to Paris for the upcoming Top 14 season. In doing so Albacete will play for another club for the first time in 11 years. The former Puma was a mainstay at Toulouse …

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Match Preview – Canada vs Romania

Canada will be desperate to get some momentum ahead of their World Cup Qualifying series against the USA when they welcome Romania to Ellerslie Park in Edmonton on Saturday. To do so they’ll have to win against a team they haven’t beaten in more than 20 years. Their last win …

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Carizza Pens New Deal with Racing 92

Manuel Carizza has signed a new deal with Racing 92. The 32-year-old has penned a new contract to keep him at the club until 2019. Capped 46 times by Argentina, Carizza was a mainstay in the side under Santiago Phelan. He also played under both Marcelo Loffreda and Daniel Hourcade …

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Match Preview – USA vs Georgia

Having beaten Canada in Calgary, the Lelos are now looking to make it a June double in North America before heading south to Argentina. Of course the Eagles have plans of their own and that certainly involves putting a halt to Georgia’s aspirations. In their final warm-up before the World …

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Match Preview – Argentina vs England

The second of two June Internationals between Argentina and England will be played on Saturday. The match has added interested due to the amazing match that was played last Saturday in San Juan. England’s late win gives them the opportunity of a series win in Argentina. Los Pumas need to …

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Team of the Week

It was a great week of rugby but also a massively busy one, with seven games involving Americas teams requiring careful several hours of scrutiny. Add to that a plethora of games played earlier this week and it’s been a challenge to get all caught up! We’ve just about made …

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Three changes to Canada for Australia test

Frédérique Rajotte will get her first start of the tour as Canada face Australia in their final match of the International Women’s Rugby Series on Friday evening. The speedy winger replaces the injured Elissa Alarie in one of three changes to the starting lineup from the team that was narrowly …

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Houston Strikers add front row pair

The Houston Strikers have today announced the additions of two front row players to their roster. Jack Riley is the first to join from a local club. Currently affiliated with the Katy Lions, a Division 2 club on the outskirts of Houston, Riley is capable of playing prop or hooker …

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Carpenter to set new Canadian cap record

Aaron Carpenter will become Canada’s most-capped player of all time on Saturday when he runs out to make his 77th senior appearance against Romania at Ellerslie Park in Edmonton. In doing so the 34-year-old No 8 overtakes the great Al Charron, with whom he is currently tied on 76 following …

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