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.

Cudmore leads Canada in June tests

Jamie Cudmore will lead Canada in their three-test series in June. The veteran second row returns to Canada’s playing roster under new supremo Mark Anscombe after being part of the coaching staff during the Americas Rugby Championship. With a host of players unavailable for a variety of reasons among them …

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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 Bermuda The only Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifier this weekend saw Bermuda toppling the Bahamas on Saturday. The 30-13 win sees Bermuda rising …

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Denver squeaks by San Diego

Denver’s unbeaten run in PRO Rugby is now at six games after they defeated San Diego by the closest of margins in a 24-23 nail-biter at Torero Stadium on Sunday. The score was back-and-forth all game, with the lead changing hands seven times before Will Magie’s match-winning conversion of Martin …

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Rock upset Blues at Sherwood Forest

The Atlantic Rock have scored the first major upset of the 2016 Johnsonville Canadian Rugby Championship season, defeating the Ontario Blues 22-12 at Sherwood Forest Park in Burlington on Saturday. Strong defense and standout performances from several youngsters earned the first victory for the Rock over the Blues since 2010, …

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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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