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.

Ohio smash San Francisco in Obetz

San Francisco might have been better off staying home as they were absolutely pulverised by the Ohio Aviators at Memorial Park in Obetz in Sunday. The final score read Ohio 71 to 13 for the Rush. Ohio are the first team to reach 70 points in PRO Rugby, and set …

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Italy celebrates win over Canada

Canada came up on the short end of yet another close contest as they fell to Italy 20-18 in front of more than 13,000 passionate fans at BMO Field in Toronto. Despite near-perfect conditions, slight breeze aside, running rugby was a rarity with both teams more content to play conservatively …

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Julian Domínguez Blooper in Bronze Final

Argentina’s record breaking performance saw Los Pumitas finish third in the world. The impressive victory over South Africa was the second in the tournament. More importantly it helped to unearth a number of players with the potential to be Pumas in time for Rugby World Cup 2019. One such player to …

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PRO Week 11 – Denver vs Sacramento

Denver have a chance to get back on the winning end as they host Sacramento at CIBER Field on Sunday. The Express are now sole occupants of the basement on the PRO table, and must produce an inspired performance in Colorado if they are to revive their season heading towards …

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PRO Week 11 – Ohio vs San Francisco

PRO Week 11 kicks off at Memorial Field in Obetz on Sunday as the Aviators play host to the San Francisco Rush in what promises to be a lively match between the two hottest franchises in the league. Ohio are fresh off back-to-back demolition jobs against San Diego and Denver …

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Fry joins PRO Rugby ranks

Eric Fry has signed on with the Sacramento Express for the rest of the season. The Eagles World Cup prop arrives from Newcastle Falcons of the Aviva Premiership, where he has spent the past two years after joining from London Scottish. Fry won the last of his 40 caps during …

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