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.

ARN Forecast August 22

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The countdown to the Rugby World Cup is on. The largest global sporting event of the year is quickly approaching and three of the four teams from the Americas competing in England and Wales are to ply warm-up matches this weekend. Uruguay is to face Japan in Fukuoka in the …

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South American B Under 19s kicking-off on Sunday

The Under 19 teams from Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela are to compete in the South American B tournament in La Guajira, Colombia. The four nations competition serves as a repechage qualifier with the winner advancing to face Paraguay who finished bottom of the South American A competition played recently …

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Toulon fall to Racing 92 in Top 14 Opener

France’s 2014 Champions, Toulon hosted Racing 92 this evening in the opening match of the 2015-2016 season. Playing at home the reigning European Rugby Champions Cup winners were tested and defeated by the Parisians who completed a 27-22 victory. Both teams were unable to field their strongest teams due to …

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Patricio Fernández to make Top 14 Debut

Highly promising Argentine fly half Patricio Fernández will make his Top 14 debut for Clermont from the bench in the opening round away match against La Rochelle on Saturday. The 20 year old has been named as the replacement fly half with French international Camille Lopez starting. Fernández joined the …

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Fiji name World Cup roster

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Fijian Head Coach John McKee has named his 31-man player roster for the upcoming Rugby World Cup to be played in England and Wales. Included are a number of players who featured in the recent Pacific Nations Cup in which all but one match took place in North America. Fiji …

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Uruguay Pool Opponents, Australia Name RWC Roster

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Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika has named his 31 man roster for the World Cup. The team includes one uncapped player in prop Toby Smith and omits several experienced internationals, most notably former captain James Horwill. Other talking points include the absence of a third hooker and specialist scrumhalf, with …

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Blues to play ARP Selects in Ottawa

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The Ontario Blues will play host to the ARP Selects on Saturday at Twin Elm Park in Ottawa, immediately following the international match between Canada and the USA. The Blues have faced clubs from the American Rugby Premiership before, most recently defeating Old Blue in a preseason tilt in May, …

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