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.

Buenos Aires Crowned Argentino Juvenil Champions

Buenos Aires have been crowned Argentino Juvenil Champions, defeating Cuyo 23-12 in the national junior final on Saturday in Tucumán. In doing so Buenos Aires are three-time reigning champions. In other results Mar del Plata finished in third position. The city’s 27-19 win sent the home side, Tucumán, into a fourth-place finish. …

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Canada tops on Langford Day One

Hosts Canada emerged from Day One of the Langford 7s in fine form, with three wins from three to take the lead in Pool C and waltz into the Cup finals on Day Two. After dominant wins over Japan and Ireland, a Bianca Farella try earned them a hugely satisfying …

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Canada hands out 2015 Awards

Rugby Canada held its fourth annual awards dinner on Friday night at Government House in downtown Victoria. Recognized were numerous members of the Canadian rugby community, including coaches, officials, and players. For a complete list of award winners see below. Provincial Union Award – Alberta Volunteer of the Year – …

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PRO Rugby – Facts & Figures

The new season is upon us, so it’s time to have a little fun and pull out little bits of trivia about the players set to thrill the North American audience in the coming weeks. The oldest, the youngest, the shortest, the tallest. Here are some facts and figures to …

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Upsets mark Day One in Singapore

France caused a ripple in the tournament field by dominating New Zealand in the third game of the day to spark a number of upset victories on Day One at the HSBC Sevens Series event in Singapore. The French followed it up with wins over both USA and Canada to …

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USA Fall to Bowl in Singapore

It wasn’t that long ago that a trip to the Bowl was a compulsory experience for the USA 7s squad. However, that paradigm has shifted and now the Eagles find themselves in the disappointing position of playing in the Bowl at the Singapore 7s. After starting off their tournament with …

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PRO Week 1 – Denver vs Ohio

The first ever professional rugby competition in North America is open for business, and it begins on Sunday at Infinity Park in Denver, Colorado. Even absent top players like Kyle Baillie, Timana Tahu, and Dom Waldouck, this match still features 16 full internationals and a plethora of exciting talent. Denver feature three …

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PRO Week 1 – Sacramento vs San Francisco

In a huge week of firsts the West Coast kicks things off at Bonney Field in Sacramento on Sunday, as visiting San Francisco look to knock off the hosts in what should be a very physical encounter. Each side features five capped internationals in their starting lineups, with one each …

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Americas Players in Championship – Week 21

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There’s just two weeks left in the Greene King IPA Championship regular season, and there aren’t many Americas players left standing. Just a half dozen will take part over the course of the weekend, beginning on Friday evening at Ashton Gate where Gastón Cortes is on bench duty for Bristol …

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