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.

Americas Players in Pro D2 – Week 13

With the November internationals now in the books, a number of Americas players will make an immediate return to action with their European club sides. One who wasn’t involved in the tests is uncapped Argentine prop Leandro Assi, who was a half-time replacement for Biarritz during their 22-19 win over …

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Canada Women Perfect on Dubai Day One

Canada have emerged one of the early favorites in the race to the Dubai 7s crown as they came through the pool stages undefeated on Day One of the tournament at The Sevens Stadium on Thursday. A late try from skipper Ghislaine Landry was needed to get by the ever-improving …

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Team of the Week

Some re-watches and deliberations were required for the final international select XV of the calendar year. Once again the Americas floundered with four losses from four but there were individuals in each match who deserved recognition for exceptional performances. Next week’s team will return to the European club season, though …

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McGrath leans on experience for Dubai

New Canada men’s 7s head coach Damian McGrath will look to some familiar faces to set the standard in the opening leg of the 2016-17 HSBC Sevens Series. Only two new players have been selected in the traveling squad of 13 that will participate in Dubai and Cape Town over …

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Pieretto Suspended for Seven Weeks

Argentine Tight Head prop Enrique Pieretto has been suspended for seven weeks by World Rugby. The 21-year-old from Córdoba was red carded for stomping on England’s Joe Marler on Saturday. The incident required the player to appear before a Disciplinary Committee. Taking place earlier today, Pieretto pleaded guilty to foul play but arguing that …

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World Rugby Announce £189.5 million Annual Profit

Following Rugby World Cup 2015 in England and Wales World Rugby have announced record financial results for 2015 and a record investment programme for 2016. World Rugby reports that the revenue is higher than expected with nearly £345 million. This is on the back of improved broadcast and sponsorship markets for …

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Macome Added to National Training Camp

Former Bayonne No 8, Benjamín Macome has been added to the upcoming national training camp. The Tucumán forward joins the 22-man roster announced on November 22. As such Macome will be free to play for Los Jaguares in the Super Rugby opener. Los Jaguares and the Argentina XV will both begin …

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