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.

New Website and Logo for RWC 7s San Francisco

World Rugby has unveiled a new logo and website for the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament to be held at AT&T Park in San Francisco. Using the iconic Golden Gate bridge inset into the existing World Rugby logo, tournament organizers hope to capture the imagination of the American public …

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Uruguay Unveil New Sponsor and Uniforms

The governing body of rugby in Uruguay, the URU have unveiled a new major sponsor for Los Teros and have released the team’s new uniforms. As displayed below the URU has three new uniforms. They are shown in the order of ranking as outlined by the URU. The shirt on …

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Chilean to play for Queensland in Australian Sevens

Chilean Nicolás Herreros will defend the colors of Queensland state in the Australian National Sevens Championship in November. From Sporting Rugby Club in Viña del Mar Herreros is one of 60 players to have been selected from an initial training group of 150. The trial at Ballymore in Brisbane identified the …

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Ngwenya set to join Brive

Takudzwa Ngwenya will be returning to France, according to French media sources. The US Eagles rocket-man will join Brive in the Top 14 in the coming days, signing as a medical joker for former Australia 7s rep Alfi Mafi who has undergone shoulder surgery. Ngwenya enjoyed nine seasons with Biarritz …

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Waldouck joins Newcastle full-time

Newcastle Falcons have confirmed a full-time contract for Dominic Waldouck. The former England ‘A’ midfielder signed a trial deal with the Aviva Premiership club in July following some standout displays with the Ohio Aviators in PRO Rugby. Strong showings in pre-season action and as a reserve in Falcons opening fixtures has earned the 28-year-old …

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Hernández, Petti Ruled Out of Facing Australia

Argentina will be forced to make do without two starting players against Australia. Second-rower Guido Petti has joined Juan Martín Hernández in being declared unfit to face the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday. Confirmation of Petti’s non-availability came from the UAR this morning on twitter. It reports that Hernández is expected …

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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 Axel Müller Following a nightmare start to the Top 14 season the knives have been out for Toulon players and staff. Former …

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