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.

Wooldridge to make Clermont debut

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Doug Wooldridge is set to make his professional debut for Clermont Auvergne this weekend, as he starts his Top 14 career as a reserve against Montpellier on Saturday. The big Canadian tighthead prop signed a three-month contract with the French club two weeks ago as a medical joker. Sadly his …

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Americas Players in Championship Week 14

A number of Canadian and a pair of Argentines are on show as the Greene King IPA Championship enters its 14th week. Some absentees but it’s not a bad group. In Saturday’s action Justin Blanchet continues on the blindside for Bedford as they host London Welsh at Goldington Road, but …

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Americas Players in Top 14 Week 14

The Americas will have a contingent of players in action this weekend in Week 14 of the Top 14. The four countries from the continental region involved in Rugby World Cup 2015 are to have capped or eligible players involved in France’s elite competition this weekend. The round got underway …

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Americas Players in Pro 12 Week 13

The Americas is to have a number of players featuring in the Pro 12 this weekend. The round is to be one influenced by the Six Nations Championship. With the competition starting next weekend all teams are missing players. Canadian flier DTH van der Merwe is to start for the top …

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Americas Players in Premiership Week 10

This weekend will see a number of Americas players taking to the field in the Premiership. It is to be Week 10 of the English domestic competition and the first full round of the year. The round will get underway with the Northampton Saints hosting the Wasps this evening. The presence …

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Clever Returns as Eagles Name Mixed ARC Side

The USA’s roster for the Americas Rugby Championship has been named in the wake of the announcement regarding the Eagles’ Coaching Staff. The squad is highlighted by the availability of a number of overseas professionals and augmented by a mix of young prospects. With overseas professionals expected to not be …

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Kansas City to get a PRO Rugby team?

Is Kansas City to get a PRO Rugby team? The mid-western U.S. city appears to be one of the two remaining locations for the inaugural PRO Rugby city, joining the Californian cities of Sacramento, San Diego and San Francisco. Inside Rugby Pro Management has advertised opportunities for the recruitment of …

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Americas Players in Pro D2 Week 17

The Pro D2 slides a little further past halfway this weekend and the race towards promotion and away from relegation heats up. At least 15 Americas players are in action, with a couple more possibles for Sunday’s match in Lyon. Biarritz lost their home game against Bayonne last evening with …

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Eagles add Wasps trio for ARC

New USA head coach John Mitchell has named his staff for the Americas Rugby Championship, with three former Wasps players added to the coaching roster. Rob Hoadley, Marty Veale, and Phil Greening will join the new-look staff that retains only two from the World Cup, strength & conditioning coach David …

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Canada confirms ARC Staff

Canada has confirmed their staff for the Americas Rugby Championship. As reported on Monday, veteran second row Jamie Cudmore has been included as a forwards and defense coach, and will be with the squad for the first three matches of the tournament while he recuperates from a neck injury suffered while …

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