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.

Cubelli to debut for Brumbies

Argentine international Tomás Cubelli is to debut for the Brumbies this Saturday in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. The Pumas scrum half joined the Canberra based Suepr Rugby franchise late last year after having been under contract with the UAR. His first appearance since moving to Australia is to be …

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ARC Preview – Brazil

It’s almost here, the groundbreaking new test rugby tournament begins this Saturday. The bringing together of Rugby World Cup regulars Argentina, Canada, and the USA along with the rapidly developing Uruguay, Brazil, and Chile gives the Americas a legitimate and highly promising platform for rugby to grow throughout the region. 2015 …

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Team of the Week

It was a messy week and took a while to appraise some performances, but at last we’ve got our weekly XV picked. Some positions were less exceptional than others. Thankfully this weekend we have six international teams to choose from, with competition for each and every position! 1 – Marcos …

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Chile Roster for Americas Rugby Championship Opener

The coaching staff of Los Cóndores have confirmed Chile’s roster for the Americas Rugby Championship opening round fixture against Brazil. Chile will take-on the Tupis in a 5th vs 6th seed match-up at Parque Mahuida in La Reina this Saturday. Brazil and Chile join Rugby World Cup 2015 competitors Argentina, Canada, …

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Bosch injured, Baldunciel joins Argentina

A late change ahead of the Americas Rugby Championship opening round sees Gaspar Baldunciel called in for Facundo Bosch. Aged just 19, Baldunciel is to fly to Texas to replace the 24-year-old Bosch and be used as back-up to the 11-times capped Santiago Iglesias Valdez. Facundo Bosch is now on his way …

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ARC Preview – Argentina

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It’s almost here, the groundbreaking new test rugby tournament begins this Saturday. The bringing together of Rugby World Cup regulars Argentina, Canada, and the USA along with the rapidly developing Uruguay, Brazil, and Chile gives the Americas a legitimate and highly promising platform for rugby to grow throughout the region. 2015 …

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31-man Brazilian Roster Confirmed

A 31-man Brazilian roster has been confirmed by the CBRu for the Americas Rugby Championship. It comes a day after the announcement of the names of 25 athletes currently in preparation for the opening round fixture against Chile. The Rodolfo Ambrosio coached side are preparing in São José dos Campos …

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Gilmour added to Canada squad

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Kyle Gilmour has been called up to replace Evan Olmstead in Canada’s squad in the Americas Rugby Championship. The World Cup loose forward has been playing in the Greene King IPA Championship with Rotherham, but will return immediately to take part in the new international tournament. Olmstead will head in …

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