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.

Pichot takes office as World Rugby Vice-Chairman

Agustín Pichot has officially started his mandate as World Rugby Vice-Chairman today. The former Pumas captain was unanimously elected into the role in May. Pinchot will now be second in command to Bill Beaumont who is leaving behind the RFU to be World Rugby Chairman. Together Beaumont and Pichot are committed to enhancing the …

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Teams Named for Jaguares vs Bulls

Los Pumas will swap jerseys on Saturday and run out as Los Jaguares as Super Rugby returns following its hiatus for the June internationals. Vélez Sarsfield in Buenos Aires will host the Bulls for a 6:40pm kickoff. This will be another first as the two sides have never met before. …

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Team of the Week

We’re a little behind this week, but we haven’t forgotten! To be fair this proved a difficult week, more for lack of quality options than for an abundance. The Pumas had a shocker against France, Canada were only average against Italy, and even the Eagles didn’t look particularly sharp despite …

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Alemanno Ruled out of Facing Bulls

Los Jaguares preparation for Saturday’s home match has taken a hit. Second-rower Matías Alemanno will play no part in the match, having been ruled out through injury. The Córdoba lock also missed both home internationals against France after having been injured playing against Italy in Santa Fé. The Buenos Aires …

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Colombia Name Training Squad for Guarne

Colombia have named a list of 21 players for upcoming international competition. From July 07-08 they are to represent their country at home in Guarne, Antioquia. The selected players are to begin their preparations at there Unidade Deportivo de Castilla in Medellín on July 03. The roster will prepare until …

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Cubelli on bench for Brumbies

Puma Tomás Cubelli will play from there bench for the Brumbies this weekend. Having returned to Australia from Argentina the scrum half is being given time to be fully recovered before starting for the Canberra franchise. An additional change to the Brumbies sees Ben Hyne starting at number 8 in …

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Pools drawn for Olympic 7s

Americas teams will be in direct competition with each other during the pool stages of both the men’s and women’s draws for the inaugural Olympic 7s. Argentina, USA, and hosts Brazil have all landed together in Pool A of the men’s bracket, while on the women’s side Canada and Brazil are …

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