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.

Beukeboom and Evans re-sign with Pirates

Canadian internationals Brett Beukeboom and Matt Evans have signed new deals to stay at Cornish Pirates. While the length of the contracts have not been disclosed, their previous deals were for two years. Pirates are currently in sixth spot in the Greene King IPA Championship with one game remaining, but …

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Americas’ Rosters For Singapore 7’s

The HSBC Sevens Series continues this weekend. Hosting the event will be Singapore. Sixteen countries will compete in the Asian city-state, thee of these are from the Americas. Argentina, Canada and the USA are all enjoying positive seasons and enter the tournament targeting solid results. As was proven one year …

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Conor Trainor Signs for Nevers

Canadian center Conor Trainor have signed to play for Nevers. The French third division side has qualified for the Semi Finals of the Fédérale 1. In looking to play next season in the Pro D2 it is recruiting  now. Aged 27, Trainor joins Nevers from former Fédérale 1 side, Vannes. …

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Uruguay Confirm Six Upcoming Internationals

Uruguay has confirmed upcoming international test rugby. Los Teros are to play five matches, all in South America, in May and June. All but one of these are to be at home and they are to be supplemented by two further, non-capped, internationals. The internationals are to be a part of …

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Canada Name Roster for Kitakyushu

Canadian women’s 7’s Head Coach John Tait has named his roster for the inaugural Kitakyushu Sevens. The competition is to be the 4th leg of the 2016-17 HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series. The Canadians enter the event in fine form. They finished third in last month’s USA Sevens tournament in …

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Brazil Women’s 7’s Continue Preparation in Japan

Brazil’s Women’s Rugby 7’s roster is continuing preparation in Japan. A squad of 14 players are currently finalizing their preparations for the upcoming 4th leg of the World Series in Kitakyushu. The competition will be staged on April 21-22. Head Coach Reuben Samuel has opted against making wholesale changes. The roster …

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