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.

Bristol Relegated from Aviva Premiership

Bristol have been relegated from the Aviva Premiership. The West Country side lost 36-21 this afternoon to the Wasps. The result means the club cannot catch the 11th placed Worcester Warriors and will, indeed, play in the RFU Championship. Bristol won promotion from the RFU Championship last season but the …

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Historic win for Canada at Singapore 7s

Canada have made history with their first ever HSBC Sevens Series tournament victory as they defeated the USA by 26-19 in a tense Cup Final to cap an incredible final day in Singapore. Two North American sides in the Cup Final is another historic first for the Series, and the …

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Carrasco Polo Win Torneo del Interior B

Uruguayan club, Carrasco Polo made history on Saturday, winning Argentina’s Torneo del Interior B. The Montevideo club downed the Universitario de Córdoba 25-19, doing so with Jaguar Nicolás Freitas playing. The Uruguayan side delivered a solid 80 minute performance. Based on solid defensive and delivering at the right time, Carrasco Polo …

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Video: Hirayama Scores as Canada Down New Zealand

Nathan Hirayama finished off a sensational try as Canada downed New Zealand in the Singapore 7’s this morning. The all-time leading scorer in Canadian 7’s history scored in the left corner. The try came from a Justin Douglas break. Having sliced through the defense he came within meters before off-loading …

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Pichot Backs Expanding Six Nations

World Rugby Vice President Agustín Pichot backs expanding the Six Nations. The former Pumas captain wants Georgia and other Tier 2 countries to have the opportunity of playing in the Six Nations. At present the European competition is restricted to six competitors – England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. …

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Grenoble Relegated to Pro D2

Grenoble have been relegated to the Pro D2. The team’s 59-18 home loss against Clermont today means the club cannot obtain enough points from remaining matches to remain in the Top 14. The club joins Bayonne in returning to the second division. Previously Grenoble were relegated to the Pro D2 …

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Canada, USA into Singapore Quarter Finals

Canada and the USA have qualified for the Cup Quarter Finals at the Singapore 7s. The two North American sides each advanced through the pool stages with two wins from three. Argentina, who entered the tournament in 7th spot on the HSBC Sevens Series standings, did not make the cut …

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