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.

Superb Cordero Try Gives Argentina Dream Start

Argentina winger Santiago Cordero gave Los Pumas the dream start against New Zealand. With just two minutes gone in Hamilton the Regatas winger went over for the opening points of the match. The try was very much a team effort. Argentina targeted New Zealand through the middle. Having made a half …

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Hernández Out of Facing Australia, Petti in Doubt

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Argentina are counting the costs of this morning’s match against New Zealand. The round three Rugby Championship match started well for Argentina but New Zealand ultimately showed too much class to win comfortably. With the match poised at the interval the losses of Juan Martín Hernández and Guido Petti contributed …

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Americas Players in Pro D2 – Week 3

Week 2 of France’s second division will see eight matches played between today and Sunday. This season continues with Americas players to play an important role in the Pro D2. Argentina, Canada, Uruguay and USA will all be represented. Kicking-off week 2 will be Oyonnax at home to Colomiers. The …

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Americas Players in Aviva Premiership – Week 2

The second round of the English league will take place this weekend. From Friday through Sunday six matches will be staged. Involved will be a host of Americas players. With the opening round full of surprises Week 2 promises to be equally exciting. A classic local derby between Worcester and Gloucester takes place …

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Americas Players in Mitre 10 Cup / NRC

Tony Lamborn returned to the Hawke’s Bay lineup on Wednesday, putting in a solid performance but coming out on the lost edge in a 25-24 loss to Auckland at McLean Park in Napier. He could be seeing double this week as Hawke’s Bay travel south to Christchurch on Sunday to …

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Americas Players in Top 14 – Week 4

Week 4 of the 2016-17 Top 14 season will see matches played on Saturday and Sunday in France. The competition features world class athletes from around the globe. Included are players from the Americas. This season’s edition is to continue with the importance of Americas players. Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, …

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Creevy Says Pumas can beat New Zealand

Argentine captain Agustín Creevy says his team can beat New Zealand, reports Nigel Yalden. Talking to the New Zealand Herald Creevy highlighted the difficulty his team is up against but is clear in a win not being insurmountable. For Creevy a win over New Zealand is the one remaining accomplishment. Others have …

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