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.

Kenya squad named for Brazil

Kenya has revealed their match-day 23 for their game against Brazil on Friday. Dubbed the ‘Hemispheres Cup,’ the match gives Brazil a chance to build on their historic victory over the Eagles in the Americas Rugby Championship and Kenya an opportunity to build their team ahead of the Africa Cup …

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Canada change one for Russia

Mozac Samson will start against Russia in the only change to the side that suffered a narrow defeat to Japan in Vancouver this past weekend. The Fijian-born centre replaces Brock Staller to form a home-town midfield alongside Wolf Pack teammate Nick Blevins as Canada host the Bears at Calgary Rugby …

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New faces in Eagles side for Italy

John Mitchell has included a few surprises in his USA team to face Italy at Avaya Stadium in San Jose on Saturday. Five uncapped players have been named, four on the bench, with sevens specialist Nate Augspurger set to make his test debut at scrumhalf. Waratahs extended squad member James …

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Ciulini to join French club Perpignan

Canadian lock Paul Ciulini will join Perpignan this fall. The 20-year-old from the Aurora Barbarians won his 5th cap as a reserve against Japan after making his debut in the Americas Rugby Championship. He is a graduate of both the Ontario Blues and Canada u20 programs. Ciulini joins the French …

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Maple Leafs to test All-Americans

Canada will send 23 players as part of a Maple Leafs development squad to take on the USA All-Americans in July. The two sides will play two matches, on July 5 and 9, in conjunction with the Women’s Rugby Super Series taking place in Salt Lake City. Included are seven …

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Horacio Agulla Signs for Castres

Veteran Argentine winger Horacio Agulla will play his rugby next season for Castres, the French Top 14 club has confirmed. Aged 31 Horacio Agulla has made the transfer back to France where his professional career began in 2007. He played for the then Top 14 side Dax in the 2007-2008 …

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Knee injury ends season for Buydens

Hubert Buydens has been ruled out of Canada’s June test series and the remainder of the PRO Rugby season with an ACL injury. The loosehead prop suffered the blow late in the match against the Ohio Aviators while in action for the San Diego Breakers 10 days ago. He attempted …

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Canada roster for Super Series

A squad of 26 players has been selected by Francois Ratier to compete in the Women’s Rugby Super Series, to be held in Salt Lake City from July 1-9. Canada will face off against England, France, and hosts USA over the course of the eight days as the begin to …

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Canada vs Japan June 11 2016 – Full Match

Canada got their three-match home June Internationals series underway this past weekend by playing host to Asia’s top rugby nation, Japan. Played at BC Place in Vancouver the teams put on an enthralling contest with both having the opportunity of coming out on top. The fixture was the only match …

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