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.

California Cup Round 2 Results

The results for Round 2 of the California Cup are in along with the first upset of the abbreviated season. Two tries from Greg Daniels and 11 points from the boot of new points leader Andy Jackson propelled Belmont Shore to a surprise win over heavily favored OMBAC in Long …

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Durutalo left out of Sunwolves squad

Andrew Durutalo will not be playing Super Rugby in 2017. The US Eagles loose forward was left out of the 36-man squad named by new head coach Filo Tiatia on Monday morning. While names are still reportedly to be added, Durutalo will not be one of them with seven back …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Guatemala A dream week in Guatemala City saw the home side winning all three matches in the South American C Championship. …

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Americas Rankings – Final Positions for 2016

With the completion of the South American C Championship international competition has concluded for 2016. The final weekend of international competition saw Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Panama all taking to the field in Guatemala City. Panama’s historic first-ever victory over El Salvador sees one side rising and …

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Cuyo Surge to Unlikely Seven de la República Title

Cuyo surged to an unlikely Seven de La República title this weekend. The western Argentine provincial side defeated Buenos Aires 14-5 to be crowned the 2016 national champions. Cuyo’s national side came after earlier eliminating Salta and Entre Rios in earlier play-off’s. Buenos Aires had reached the final in style …

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Nicaragua Overcome Guatemala u23 in Friendly

Nicaragua’s emergence as a future South American C Championship competitor is gaining force. Rugby in the Central American republic has been experiencing growing popularity. Efforts from clubs have seen the national governing body work together with Sudamérica Rugby. In July Nicaragua obtained associate membership status of Sudamérica Rugby. A place in …

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