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.

Match Officials for 2023 South American Four Nations

Sudamérica Rugby has confirmed the match officials for the upcoming 2023 South American Four Nations. Matches will be officiated by referees from Argentina and Paraguay. In addition, Assistant Referees will be from Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Brazil, Chile XV, Colombia and Paraguay will compete in the competition in Asunción, Paraguay. …

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MLR Collegiate Draft 2023 Preview

The fourth edition of the Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft will be broadcast on Thursday. As in previous years the draft itself will already have been completed, in this case two days prior. 12 teams will take part, with the exception being Old Glory DC who have already traded their …

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Americas vs Americas at Rugby World Cups

The Americas have been involved at every Men’s Rugby World Cup. Teams from both North America and South America featured at Rugby World Cups 1987-2019. Rugby World Cup 2023 will be the first without a North American competitor. It will also be the first with three South American competitors. Canada, …

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World Rugby confirms fixtures for new WXV tournament

World Rugby have confirmed the full fixtures list for the inaugural WXV year-end tournament. Split into three divisions, the rankings were determined through qualifying tournaments earlier this year. Three Americas teams will compete with Canada in the top division, the USA in the second division, and Colombia in the third …

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Canada names rosters for Olympic 7s Qualifiers

Rugby Canada has named their Women’s and Men’s sides for the Rugby Americas North 7s hosted at Starlight Stadium this coming weekend. This year’s tournament doubles as an Olympic Qualifier, with the winner of each draw booking their ticket to Paris 2024. The Women’s side features an array of talent …

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