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.

PRO Week 8 – San Diego vs Denver

A pivotal match to usher in the midpoint of the PRO Rugby season takes place at Torero Stadium on Sunday as local heroes San Diego host table-toppers Denver in a battle for first place. In Week 2 it was Denver who took a convincing but competitive 22-16 victory at the …

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Americas Rankings – June 05 2016

There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following international competition this weekend. The updated Americas Rankings – June 06 2016 sees Bermuda gaining rankings points at the expense of the Bahamas. The nations squared-off in this weekend’s only Rugby World Cup Qualification fixture. Played in Bermuda the home side obtained revenge …

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Argentina XV Humble Chile in Santiago

The Argentina XV Humbled Chile in Santiago, running out 87-12 winners this afternoon. The one-sided affair saw the Argentina XV crossing for thirteen tries, eleven more than that of Chile. A team featuring five players with Super Rugby experience showed no mercy. The Argentina XV delivered a performance to do …

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Bustos Moyano Masterpiece Boots Bayonne into Top 14

Scoring all 21 of Bayonne’s points Córdoba’s goal kicking fullback, Martín Bustos Moyano produced a masterpiece to boot Bayonne back into the Top 14. Kicking seven goals from eight attempts, Bustos Moyano out performed the Pro d2’s leading scorer of the season, Maxime Petitjean. The Aurillac goal kicker kicked landed …

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Blues host Rock to kick off 2016 CRC

Hank McQueen will captain the Ontario Blues when they kick off the 2016 Canadian Rugby Championship regular season against the Atlantic Rock at Sherwood Forest Park in Burlington on Saturday. The veteran Balmy Beach second row leads an inexperienced Blues side absent numerous first choice players attending the Canadian national …

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Chile Change Ten for Argentina XV

Chile Head Coach Sebastián Gajardo has changes ten players for Saturday’s home international against the Argentina XV. Los Cóndores will play host to their eastern neighbors in a non-capped fixture which is the third and final match in the 2016 Sudamérica Rugby Cup. Los Cóndores are returning to La Pintana, …

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