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.

McInally out, Bryce in for World Cup

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Stuart McInally has been forced to withdraw from Scotland’s World Cup team after failing to recover from a neck injury. Glasgow Warriors hooker Kevin Bryce has been called up as a replacement. It’s a major disappointment for McInally, who had only just started to settle into his new position in …

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Cordero Set to Be Unleashed on All Blacks

Argentine speedster is set to start against New Zealand in Argentina’s opening weekend World Cup fixture. As reported by A Pleno Rugby the 21 year old will be named tomorrow afternoon by Daniel Hourcade in a back-three also containing elusive runners Joaquín Tuculet and Juan Imhoff. Veteran Horacio Agulla is set …

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RWC 2015 Preview – Pool B

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Pool B contains sides of relatively even quality outside clear favorites South Africa. Most would expect Scotland to come out as the second place finishers, but they aren’t so far ahead of the others that it’s a guarantee, particularly against experienced spoilers Samoa. Japan could be the surprise package of …

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England name team for World Cup opener

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England have named their team for the World Cup opener against Fiji on Friday. Only one change to the match day squad has been made from the 23 that defeated Ireland in Twickenham on September 5, with Rob Webber replacing Jamie George as reserve hooker. Scrumhalf Ben Youngs will win …

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RWC 2015 Preview – Pool A

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The ‘Pool of Death,’ with four top-ten teams according to the official World Rugby rankings, and only two spots open to reach the finals. Hosts England will have to wade through dangerous waters, with Australia favorites to top the pool and both Wales and ever-unpredictable Fiji eyeing their own way …

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Up and Under

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The Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Home-Grown Pumas Starting this coming Friday the world’s best twenty countries will compete for the ultimate prize of winning the Rugby …

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Foreign-born players at RWC 2015

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A popular topic of debate heading into the World Cup is that of eligibility, particularly that resulting from the residency method. Americas Rugby News takes an in-depth look at the foreign-born players in each squad, where they were born and how they are eligible. An interesting fact – only Argentina …

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Old Christians are Uruguayan National Champions

Uruguay’s Premier Division Grand Final was played earlier today in Montevideo with the historic Old Christians Club being crowned national champions by beating Old Boys 30-9. The title ended an eight year drought for the Montevideo club and was a 17th overall national title. Having earned a reputation in recent …

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