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.

Irish World Cup Roster Confirmed

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Paul O’Connell will captain Ireland at the upcoming Rugby World Cup it was confirmed today. The former Munster and now Toulon second-rower is to play in his fourth Rugby World Cup but this will be his first without the retired Brian O’Driscoll. O’Connell will lead a 31-man squad featuring 17 …

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Greg Peters Officially Presented as UAR General Manager

Greg Peters was officially presented as UAR General Manager at the Unión Argentina de Rugby (Argentine Rugby Union – UAR) headquarters in Buenos Aires this afternoon. Accompanied by UAR President Carlos Araujo and Secretary Fernando Rizzi Peters joined the senior management team. The conference opened with Araujo welcoming Greg Peters …

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Harlequins Ink Deal with USA Rugby

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The play on the field yesterday may have been tense for the Harlequins and Eagles, but the relations in the board room was much less frosty. Prior to kick off of the match yesterday in Philadelphia, Harlequins announced the signing of a partnership with USA Rugby that will see the …

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Wales name World Cup team

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The group of 31 to represent Wales at the World Cup have been named by head coach Warren Gatland. As expected Sam Warburton will lead the team having done so in 2011 as well, with most of the squad the same that has been used throughout the Six Nations. Some …

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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 Canada At last a return to winning ways for Canada. The 19-12, three tries to two win over the visiting …

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Japan name World Cup roster

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Eddie Jones has named his final squad of 31 players to take part in the World Cup. Included are all seven of the players who were part of Super Rugby squads this past season, with Chiefs back row Michael Leitch retained as captain. A total of 10 foreign-born players are …

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Eagles edged by Harlequins

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The USA Eagles ran into a minor speed bump in an otherwise successful summer, dropping a 24-19 decision to Harlequins Rugby Club at PPL Park in Philadelphia on Sunday. Neither team would have been putting much stock in the result, with the Eagles ramping up to the Rugby World Cup, …

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Uruguay Announce World Cup Roster

Los Teros Head Coach Pablo Lemoine has announced Uruguay’s 31 players who will compete at the upcoming Rugby World Cup in England and Wales. The players named are the same 31 men who traveled to Japan to play test matches in Fukuoka and Tokyo against the Asian champions. 30 year …

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New Zealand Name World Cup Roster

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Reigning World Cup champions and the number one ranked team in the world, New Zealand has had its 31-man player roster confirmed for the upcoming Rugby World Cup which gets under way in three weeks time. New Zealand will play in Pool C being joined by Argentina, Georgia, Namibia and …

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Jíbaros Rugby Club win 2015 Ecuador Grand Final

The 8th annual Grand Final of Ecuadorian rugby was played on Saturday with clubs from the country’s two largest cities – Guayaquil competing for the national title in the capital of Quito. Played at the Hacienda La Querencia the two-time running champions Jibaros Quito Rugby Club took on Tiburones ADN …

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