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.

Part Time Jaguares Join Argentina XV Roster

Part time Jaguares players have joined the Argentina XV roster today. The Argentina XV is preparing for upcoming international competition. The team will play in the Sudamérica Rugby Cup and the World Rugby Nations Cup in Montevideo. Today marks the start of the final stage of preparation for the tournament. Coaches Felipe Contepomi, …

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Toulouse Pay Homage to Albacete

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Toulouse have paid homage to Patricio Albacete. After 11 years in the southern French club the Argentine second-row has played his final match. It marks not only the end of an era but the end of a truly phenomenal career. Wearing Toulouse colors, Albacete did it all. He is a …

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Ardron To Leave Ospreys

Tyler Ardron is to leave the Ospreys. The 25-year-old Canadian is one of seven players confirmed to be departing the Welsh region at the end of the season. Ardron joined the Ospreys in 2013 in his first professional contract. He made the move from Ontario and went on to make …

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Zaruba returns for Paris 7s

Adam Zaruba returns to the Canadian lineup for the Paris 7s after missing out on the Asian leg of the HSBC Sevens Series. The powerhouse winger replaces Josiah Morra in the only change to the squad that claimed an historic first by lifting the Cup in Singapore. Nathan Hirayama will …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Turks & Caicos This weekend’s one and only test match in the Americas was won by the Turks & Caicos Islands. Played at …

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Fernández Says Goodbye to Pau

Santiago Fernández has played for Pau for the final time. The Argentine inside center played from the bench against Toulon on Saturday. With the club missing out on the play-off’s Fernández said his goodbyes post match on the field to his teammates. Aged 31, Fernández is now set to return …

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Video: Horacio Agulla Scores for Castres

Horacio Agulla scored for Castres this weekend. The former Pumas winger crossed for a second half try against Brive. The score was Castres’ third and final try of the fixture. Brive also scored three tries but it was the boot of uncapped fullback Gaetan Germain which saw them home. Brive’s …

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Americas Rankings – May 07 2017

The month of May will see a lot of test rugby played in the Americas. The first game of the month took place on Saturday with Turks & Caicos Islands playing host to the Dominican Republic. The home side’s 24-15 victory sees changes for both in the Americas Rankings. The teams …

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