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.

All Black centurion for San Francisco

Former All Black great Mils Muliaina has signed with PRO Rugby. The organization ended speculation that had emerged in recent weeks by today announcing that the 35-year-old fullback will indeed be joining the San Francisco franchise. Muliaina leaves his Guinness Pro 12 contract with Zebre early to take up the …

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Americas Players in Pro 12 – Week 18

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It is all but to club duty in the Celtic-Italian League this weekend. The completion of the Six Nations championship sees players from Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales returning to their respective Guinness Pro 12 teams with many of them straight back into the starting line-up. Also involved are to be …

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Spain to join Uruguay in Nations Cup

Spain is to join Uruguay in the Nations Cup later this year. This is the case despite Russia having earned the right to compete at the World Rugby organized tournament by finishing third in the European Nations Cup, relegating Portugal in the process. Russia ultimately finished with 27 competition points to technically seal the …

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Americas players in Pro D2 – Week 23

The French Pro D2 returns to it’s regularly scheduled programming after a week off, and up to 20 Americas players are set to take part with the race to the last playoff spot and safety from relegation is all ahead full steam. Lyon have all but clinched their return to …

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Peru win Fair Play Award

The Federación Peruana de Rugby (Peruvian Rugby Federation) have been recognized for excellence, winning a Fair Play award. The prize titled FAIR PLAY is awarded to an entity who conforms with the rules and spirit of the sport, respects ones adversary, respects the decision of match officials, avoids aggression and bad faith, not attempting …

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Los Jaguares vs Stormers Lineups

The Los Jaguares vs Stormers Lineups have been made. Both coaches have opted for changes as the demands of the season require care to be taken to ensure nobody is overplayed. Raúl Pérez has gone for six changes for the match with the traditional strength of Los Pumas to be …

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Durutalo, Leonardí start for Sunwolves vs Bulls

Two players from there Americas will be involved for Japanese Super Rugby Franchise the Sunwolves on Saturday. Holding down his spot at openside flanker is USA Eagles star Andrew Durutalo. Also involved will be former Puma Tomás Leonardí who is to earn his first start, playing at number 8. The Tokyo based …

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Cubelli to start yet again for Brumbies

Tomás Cubelli is to start yet again for the Brumbies. The Canberra based Super Rugby franchise will play away to the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday in a round five fixture. Having started all matches this season the Argentine scrum half will earn his fifth consecutive start for the Brumbies. …

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