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.

Match Preview – Uruguay vs Brazil

Uruguay are taking no chances for their South American ‘A’ Championship match against Brazil on Saturday. With the Championship doubling as a World Cup Qualifier the stakes are high and Los Teros have opted for their strongest available lineup to face the Tupis, making four changes to the team that defeated …

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Match Preview – Chile vs Paraguay

Los Cóndores will look to continue their winning ways when they host Paraguay at the Estadio Municipal de La Pintana in Santiago on Saturday. They earned redemption for their Americas Rugby Championship loss with a 15-10 win over Brazil in the opening match of the South American ‘A’ Championship last …

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Americas Weekend Guide: Top 14 Barrage

The Top 14 barrage play-off’s take place today and tomorrow in France. The two winners of the Toulon vs Castres and Montpellier vs Racing 92 matches will join La Rochelle and Clermont in the Semi Finals. Toulon and Montpellier have home advantage this weekend based on how they finished the …

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Jaguares Return to Hindú for Club Duty

Joaquín Díaz Bonilla and Bautista Ezcurra are to start in the Nacional de Clubes Quarter Finals this weekend. Both return to Hindú for club duty from Jaguares. Hindú will play away to Urú Curé and are calling upon their strongest players. Joaquín Díaz Bonilla will plan fly half while Bautista Ezcurra is to …

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Durutalo joins Ealing Trailfinders

Andrew Durutalo could well be playing in his final sevens tournament as an Eagle this weekend in London. The 29-year-old loose forward has signed a contract with the Ealing Trailfinders of the Greene King IPA Championship for the 2017-18 season. Durutalo will make his return to professional 15-a-side rugby one …

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