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.

PRO Rugby now taking applications

New American-based professional rugby startup PRO Rugby, officially unveiled just a couple weeks ago by CEO Doug Schoninger, has posted an application form for international talent. While the league has confirmed two California-based teams – Sacramento and San Francisco – with Denver, among others, almost certain to follow, no coaches or …

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Team of the Week

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Almost a full slate of European action on offer, the British & Irish Cup, and the last international of the year gives us some options at a number of positions. Unsurprisingly it’s Argentina who dominate the side after an exciting match against the Barbarians. 1 – Marcos Ayerza (Leicester) Solid …

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Old Boys Win URU Sevens

The latest edition of the Seven de la Unión de Rugby del Uruguay (URU Sevens) was played this past weekend with 12 of the country’s clubs competing for the title. Played at the national rugby stadium, the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo on Saturday Old Boys overcame Old Christians to claim the …

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Rucamanque Crowned Chilean Women’s Sevens Champions

Temuco club Rucamanque are the Chilean national women’s Rugby Sevens champions. The team coached by Cristián Isla defeated Old Red 10-7  and Stade Français 31-0 to seal the Cup title. Played at CARR de FERUCHI at the Parque Mahuida de La Reina the competition brought together the top teams from throughout Chile. The …

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Los Pumas 7s for Dubai and Cape Town

Los Pumas Sevens Head Coach Santiago Gómez Cora has named a 12-man roster for the first two rounds of the 2015-2016 World Rugby Sevens circuit. The South Americans will depart to compete at the Dubai (December 4-5) and Cape Town (December 12-13) legs of the competition. Included are five debutants: Renzo …

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Swiryn recalled to Eagles Sevens for Dubai

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Former captain Kevin Swiryn has been handed a recall to the Eagles Sevens by head coach Michael Friday after a five year self-imposed absence from the team. The veteran midfielder, a month shy of his 31st birthday, announced his retirement from rugby after an injury-plagued season with Agen in 2011-12. …

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World Rugby cuts back Women’s Circuit

The schedule for the 2015-16 HSBC Women’s World Rugby Sevens Series (WSWS) has been released, and as of now the circuit has been shortened to only four legs. Two of the host cities from last season, London and Amsterdam, are absent from the current schedule. Though there has been no …

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Canada, Uruguay Fall in World Rankings

Both Canada and Uruguay have fallen one place each in the World Rankings with Canada now ranked 19th in the world and Uruguay 20th. Moving ahead of both is Russia who completed wins this past week over Hong Kong, Portugal and Zimbabwe. Despite losing badly against Spain Chile remains 24th in …

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