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.

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 Cayman Islands The RHSW Cayman National XV’s rugby team has scaled new heights by beating a powerful USA South Panthers team in …

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Toulon Set to Sign Sevens Star Axel Müller

Hot news coming out of France is that Los Pumas Sevens star Axel Müller has signed for Toulon to play in the Top 14. The French rugby bible Midi Olympique has confirmed the upcoming transfer with the Olympics-bound flyer set to move to France following Rio 2016. From the Marista club …

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Lamerat and Palis to face Los Pumas

Following this afternoon’s loss against Montpellier in Top 14 barrage, Castres backs Geoffrey Palis and Rémi Lamerat are to join the French squad to play two tests this month in Argentina. The fullback and inside center are to join the already confirmed 17 players and Toulouse players Yoann Maestri, Louis Picamoles, Sébastien …

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Americas Rankings – June 12 2016

There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following international competition this weekend. The updated Americas Rankings – June 12 2016 sees Bermuda gaining rankings points at the expense of the Bahamas. Argentina’s 30-24 win over Italy had no impact on the Americas Ranking of the home side. This is the case …

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Ohio trample San Diego in Obetz

The Ohio Aviators put a major dent in San Diego’s plans for a title hunt with a resounding 55-29 victory at Memorial Park in Obetz on Sunday. Two tries each for powerhouse wingers Alex Elkins and Spike David and a hat trick on debut for English centre Dom Waldouck led …

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Argentina XV Rotate Players for Emerging Italy

Argentina XV Head Coach Felipe Contepomi has confirmed his lineup for Monday’s second round fixture in the World Rugby Nations Cup. The Argentina XV will take-on their Italian equivalents, Emerging Italy  at the Stadionul Arc del Triumf in Bucharest, Romania at 10am. Contepomi’s team features numerous alterations from the side that …

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Larrague In, Alemanno Out for Pumas

Argentina’s preparations for the second of three June Internationals has taken a hit with Matías Alemanno having been ruled out with a sprained left ankle. The loss of the Córdoba forward is untimely as Los Pumas Head Coach Daniel Hourcade is also without both Juan Cruz Guillemaín and Tomás Lavanini …

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PRO Week 9 – Ohio vs San Diego

The second half of the inaugural PRO Rugby season gets underway on Sunday in Obetz, where the newly minted Ohio Aviators host the San Diego Breakers in another first for the league – the first match featuring full team names. Ohio return from a week off looking to put their …

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