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.

Juan Cruz Guillemaín in doubt to face Sunwolves

Los Jaguares second-rower Juan Cruz Guillemaín is in doubt to face the Sunwolves. The San Juan forward suffered an injury at the captain’s run in Tokyo, hurting his shoulder. Cruz Guillemaín had been named to start together with Matías Alemanno in the second-row but is now not likely to feature with Guido …

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PRO Rugby Preview – San Diego

The lone remaining team to take the pitch in PRO Rugby hits the pitch this weekend as San Diego plays host to Sacramento. An early favorite, this bunch is poised to make their mark on the PRO season and have a bevy of talented players at their disposal. The Southern-most Californian side …

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Thomas tears ACL against Namibia

USA Eagle and U20 player Lorenzo Thomas tore his ACL during the U20’s World Rugby Trophy opening match against Namibia. Thomas, who made his debut for the Eagles during the ARC, suffered the injury in the first half of the match and was removed in the 30th minute in the USA’s …

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Officials Named for South American A Championship

Officials have been named for the South American A Championship. The four nations tournament is to get underway this coming weekend with Brazil and Chile hosting Uruguay and Paraguay respectively. Three of the four are to have referees involved over the coming two weekends as will Argentina. No Chilean officials have …

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Jaguares Change Five for Sunwolves

Los Jaguares have changed five players for the Sunwolves. The Argentine franchise will take-on the Japanese team in Tokyo on Saturday morning, Argentine time. There fixture is the fourth of as many away matches on the current tour and comes after three demanding fixtures in New Zealand. The five changes …

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Brazil squad named for South American Championship

Rodolfo Ambrosio has named his Brazil squad for the 2016 South American ‘A’ Championship. Following on the wildly successful Americas Rugby Championship that included an historic win over the US Eagles, the Head Coach has maintained virtually the same group of players, with only three new names that did not …

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van der Merwe’s season over

Canada’s fears have been confirmed as World Cup star DTH van der Merwe has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury. The Scarlets winger was forced off in the first half against Glasgow Warriors on the weekend and will see a specialist this week. …

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Cipriano Martínez Banned from rugby for 29 years

Cipriano Martínez, the Pucará player who kicked the head of an opponent in a recent club match in Buenos Aires has been banned from rugby for 29 years. The Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires Rugby Union – URBA) determined that Martínez’s actions merited a life ban, thereby preventing …

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Uruguay Roster for South American A Championship

A 25-man Uruguay Roster has been named for the South American A Championship. Starting this coming weekend, the four nations competition will see Uruguay competing against Brazil, Chile and Paraguay for the honor of officially being the number two ranked nation in South America. On the line is a place …

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