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.

Chile Name 7’s Roster for Hong Kong

Chile has named a 12-man roster for Kong Kong. Hot off a positive tournament at the Vancouver 7’s, Los Cóndores will compete in the world’s premier Rugby 7’s tournament seeking to again tear-up the script. Head Coach Edmundo Olfos has selected 12 players who are to depart for Asia on April …

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Ratier reveals Canadian team for Can-Am Series

François Ratier has selected 26 players to travel to Chula Vista to take on the Women’s Eagles in the two-game Can-Am Series. Matches will be played at the Olympic Training Center on Tuesday, March 28, and Saturday, April 1. This will be Canada’s first international action of the year as …

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Women’s Eagles named for Can-Am Series

USA head coach Pete Steinberg has named a squad of 34 players to represent the Women’s Eagles in the two-match Can-Am Series against their northern neighbors. Hosted at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, the games will take place on Tuesday, March 28, and Saturday, April 1. Apart from …

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Nicaragua Advances to Form Test Side

Rugby in the Americas continues to grow as Nicaragua is advancing to form its first official test side. Together with Honduras the countries are the only Central American Republics absent from the South American C Championship. This is likely to change, possibly in 2017. Both Nicaragua and Honduras received Sudamérica Rugby officials …

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Heaton extends stay at Mowden Park

Matt Heaton will stay with Darlington Mowden Park for at least one more season. The Canadian flanker has re-signed with the semi-pro National One outfit for the 2017-18 season after playing a leading role during his first year at the club. Heaton, 24, made the switch to Mowden Park from …

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Blanchet re-signs with Bedford Blues

French-Canadian flanker Justin Blanchet has signed on for another year with Bedford Blues in the Greene King IPA Championship. The Montreal native and former Canada u17 representative will return for a fourth season with the Blues after joining from Exeter Chiefs ahead of the 2014-15 season. He has since become …

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