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.

Gonzalo Camacho Named in Buenos Aires Roster

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Gonzalo Camacho will play for Buenos Aires in the Argentine Provincial Championship. The former Pumas winger is one of 37 players selected to begin training on Wednesday. The Buenos Aires selection will defend their title in the 72nd edition of the Torneo Argentino de Uniones (Argentine Provincial Championship). Buenos Aires …

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Gonzalo Tiesi Retires from Rugby

Gonzalo Tiesi has retired from rugby.the Argentine outside center made the announcement on twitter where he declared: “the end of this incredible voyage. I will always be thankful for what I have lived during these 12 years”. Aged 31 the Buenos Aires enjoyed a successful career abroad. Playing in both …

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Brazilian Rugby Awards

The 6th edition of the Troféu Brasil Rugby (Brazilian Rugby Awards) has seen awards given to recognize excellence in 2015. A variety of awards were given to both players and administrators, men and women and all the youth. Best Male Athlete XV – Wilton Rebolo (São José) Best Male Athlete Sevens – Lucas …

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A ‘Great’ Americas 7s Side

With Olympic fever building by the day and the majority of sides now named, there is still the big reveal of the Great Britain team to come tomorrow. What a luxury to be able to select the best of three core sides on the HSBC Sevens Series to contest for …

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Japan names Olympic 7s squads

Japan have announced their men’s and women’s entrants to the 2016 Olympic 7s in Rio. Following suit with other nations, they have kept the faith with the players who ran out during their respective HSBC Sevens Series outings. The women finished 11th overall in a somewhat disappointing season that saw …

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Oldest Club in the Americas Turns 155

The oldest rugby club in the Americas turns 155 today. Established on July 18 1861 Montevideo Cricket Club (MVCC) was the first rugby club in Uruguay. It is recognized at the Twickenham Museum of Rugby has being the 8th oldest club in the World. The seven clubs older than MVCC are Guy’s Hospital …

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Eagles Medal Contender Rosters Named for Rio

The men’s and women’s Eagles teams for the Olympic Games have been named. Both teams are in with a chance of returning home with medals, such has been the performances the Eagles on the Sevens circuit. Men’s Head Coach Mike Friday has named a diverse roster which includes players from …

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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 Chile There were two significant breakthroughs for Chile in recent days. Firstly the sport in the country is set to be boosted in …

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Denver take Express route to victory

Denver are one step closer to the top of the PRO Rugby log as they hammered the disappointing Sacramento Express by a score of 59-13 at CIBER Field on Sunday. Sacramento scored first, as they often do, through the boot of Mirco Bergamasco but it was all Denver for the …

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