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.

Oscár Durán to lead Uruguay vs Basque Country

Uruguayan Head Coach Pablo Lemoine has made fourteen changes to his starting team for Sunday’s away match against Basque Country Euskarians in Spain. The non-capped international is to be Uruguay’s final hit-out before the Rugby World Cup. Los Teros will play in Pool A, the Pool of Death. The uncompromising …

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Americas Six Nations to Start in February

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The historic Americas Six Nations will get the go ahead. The tournament is yet to be officially launched due to ongoing arrangements in regards to the name and sponsor acquisition, but the governing body of Brazilian rugby – the Confederação Brasileira de Rugby (CBRu) – has confirmed the tournament is …

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Eagles and Wallabies Name Sides

The USA and Australia have named their sides that are set to play their final Rugby World Cup warm up tomorrow at Chicago’s Soldier Field. The two sides have only met six times since their first match in 1976. The match tomorrow will be only the third time the two …

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South Africa May Host 2019 World Cup

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Reports out of South Africa claim that South Africa may replace Japan as the host nation for Rugby World Cup 2019. A number of sites including Super Sport and Rugby Mag are reporting that South Africa could be asked to be on standby to host the 2019 Rugby World Cup following …

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Hernández joins Argentine Super Rugby Franchise

The UAR have completed a double-coup this week by signing two of the country’s most experienced and influential players, Juan Manuel Leguizamón and nor Juan Martín Hernández. Both players will play for the country’s Super Rugby franchise after many years abroad. Both players are now to realize a dream of …

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Injury Forces Lavalla out of World Cup

USA back row stalwart Scott Lavalla suffered a fractured elbow in training thus forcing Head Coach Mike Tolkin to replace him on the Eagles World Cup Roster. Less than two weeks out from the big event, the loss of Lavalla is a blow to the USA’s lineup. Expected to play …

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Cubelli to captain Argentina vs Leicester Tigers

Los Pumas Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has handed scrumhalf Tomás Cubelli with the captaincy for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup warm-up match against the Leicester Tigers. The South Americans will face the most successful club in the history of the Aviva Premiership at Welford Road in Leicester. In what is to …

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Australian team named for Eagles in Chicago

Wallaby loosehead prop James Slipper has been named as captain of the Wallabies for this weekend’s historic test against the USA Eagles in Chicago, Illinois. Having debuted in 2010 the Australian will play for his country for the 68th time. Slipper is to lead a much changed side to that …

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Thompson suspended, Levave plays lock

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Experienced lock Kane Thompson has been handed a two-game suspension after receiving a red card for punching Saia Fainga’a of the Barbarians on the weekend. As a result the former Chiefs and now Newcastle Falcons forward will miss Saturday’s game against Wasps as well as the opening World Cup match …

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