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.

XXI Edition of the Argentina Nacional de Clubes

The UAR launched the XXI Edition of the Argentina Nacional de Clubes today. The Argentine national club competition will bring together the best 16 clubs from the country, nationwide. It will kick-off on Thursday March 24. UAR President Carlos Araujo commented at the launch that “the ICBC Nacional de Clubes is …

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Bergamasco confirmed for PRO Sacramento

Mirco Bergamasco will play for PRO Rugby franchise Sacramento, the league has today confirmed. The long-time Italy star is the second overseas international player to be confirmed for the league following South Africa’s Pedrie Wannenburg three days ago. Bergamasco joins the Luke Gross-coached Northern California side from Guinness Pro 12 …

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Delguy and Moyano Called up to Los Pumas 7’s

Two late changes to the Argentine Rugby Sevens roster have see Bautista Delguy and Ramiro Moyano called up to Los Pumas 7’s for this weekend’s international competition in Vancouver, Canada. The alterations follow that of Ramiro Finco who had already replaced Santiago Alvarez Fourcade. The UAR has now confirmed that Argentina …

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Brazil Roster for Vancouver Sevens

This coming Saturday and Sunday Brazil will be one of four countries from the Americas competing at the inaugural Canadian leg of the Sevens World Series in Vancouver. The Brazilians will join Argentina, the USA and hosts, Canada in the sixteen-team tournament. The Tupis roster for the Vancouver Sevens features …

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PRO Rugby reveals Inaugural Schedule

As the inaugural season inches closer, PRO Rugby has at last revealed its full list of fixtures for 2016. A total of 30 games will be played over 16 weeks, with each team set to undertake an impressive 12 game schedule. The league has scheduled fixtures largely on Sundays, with …

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Eagles host Italy and Russia in June

The USA will face Six Nations side Italy and friendly European rivals Russia in test matches to be played during the June international window. Both matches will be played in California, in San Jose and Sacramento respectively, as the Eagles look to build on their 2nd place finish in the …

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Tomás Lezana returns to fitness

Los Jaguares back-rower Tomás Lezana has recovered from injury and will be fit to face the Chiefs in the round four Super Rugby fixture on Saturday March 19. The fixture is to be the first ever home appearance of Argentina’s first professional rugby team. Lezana had traveled to South Africa …

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RWC 2019 Qualifiers – Americas Round 1

Rugby World Cup 2019’s qualification process got underway this past Saturday in the Caribbean. Jamaica’s impressive away defeat over St. Vincent and the Grenadines began what is a three month qualifying process in the region. Seven other countries join Jamaica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the Americas Round …

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