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.

Pablo Huete linked to Bayonne

French sources are reporting that Chilean Pablo Huete may be joining Bayonne. The 26 year old second-rower has previously played for both Pau and Massy in the French second division in addition to playing for the Tasman Makos in New Zealand. Bayonne was relegated from the Top 14 to the …

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Former Puma Tomás Leonardí Joins Toulouse

Top 14 giants Toulouse have acquired the services of former Puma Tomás Leonardí as a medical joker. Toulouse’s stocks are set to take a hit during the opening months of the season due to the club having Thierry Dusautoir and Louis Picamoles involved in the World Cup. Also missing will …

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ARN Rugby Forecast July 24-25

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Americas Rugby News is happy to announce another semi-regular feature addition to the website. Each week, our editors will give their predictions and insight on various international rugby matches. Most will involve teams from the Americas, but may also include some big international events such as the Rugby Championship, Six …

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US Venture gets RFU Investment

The stakes in the battle for the American rugby market just got a little bit higher as the Rugby Football Union is set to announce that they have become a minority stakeholder in Rugby International Marketing (RIM). RIM is the for-profit entity created by USA Rugby to stage events in the USA …

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Brazil name South American under 19 Championship Squad

Having toured Argentina and won matches against club opposition Brazil’s new under 19 Head Coach Damian Rotondo has announced his squad for the upcoming South American Under 19 Championship. The competition will take place in Asunción, Paraguay from August 07-16 with Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay also being involved. Brazil Under 19s Alexandre …

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Paraguay Squad for South American Under 19s

The young Yakarés are to play as the home side in the upcoming South American Under 19 Championship and will do so as the lowest ranked side. Visiting Asunción will be the under 19 teams from Brazil, Chile and Uruguay. In other words Paraguay will be hosting the under 19 level players of …

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2015 South American Under 19 Championship Details

The Sudaméricano Juvenil A (Under 19 South American Championship) will be played in Asunción, Paraguay next month. Played over three rounds from August 7-16 the four team tournament will involve South America’s second-fifth ranked teams Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. The 2014 tournament was hosted and won by Uruguay. Los …

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Teams named for Fiji vs Samoa

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Fiji and Samoa have named the sides to compete against each other at Bonney Field in Sacramento on Friday evening. Both won their respective matches against Tonga and USA, making this a pivotal match as they look to secure a spot in the final on August 3. John McKee has …

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Keltics host Rock in Halifax

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The Nova Scotia Keltics play host to the Newfoundland Rock at Wanderers Grounds in Halifax on Friday evening in their final match of the season. The Rock triumped 37-22 during their last meeting on June 19 in St. John’s, and the Keltics will be seeking retribution on their home turf. …

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