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.

Tonga overpower Canada in first meeting

Tonga took a decisive 28-3 result over Canada in the first match of their two-test series in Nuku’alofa. The power of the Ikale Tahi in the contact area was too much for the visitors, who failed to score any points at all in the second half despite playing most of …

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Miami confirms four signings from Expansion Draft

The Miami Sharks have confirmed the signings of four players selected in the recent Expansion Draft. Head to Major League Rugby’s newest team are Canadian international Shane O’Leary, Dallas Jackals duo Eric Naposki and Alex Tucci, and uncapped Free Jacks No8 Tomás Casares. O’Leary departs the Arrows after just one …

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RWC Warm-Up – Tonga vs Canada – ARN Guide

Canada’s Senior Men’s side will play their first test since November when they take on Tonga in Nuku’alofa on Thursday afternoon local time, late Wednesday night in North America. It’s the first of two tests at the home of the Ikale Tahi, who are preparing for the fast-approaching Rugby World …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week.   UP Uruguay Take Bragging Rights Against Namibia to the World Cup Uruguay will take an upper hand to the World Cup against …

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