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.

Canada change three for Tonga match

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There will be no major overhaul after all. Canada has sprung a surprise with only three changes to the side that lost to Japan in San Jose, all in the pack. Major changes had been expected with a vastly different team used in training, but head coach Kieran Crowley has instead …

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Colombian u18s selected for Venezuela

San Cristóbal, Venezuela is to play host to cross border series between CONSUR B members Venezuela and Colombia. On July 31 and August 01 the under 18 teams from the neighboring South American countries will continue the rivalry of two emerging rugby nations from the region. Included among the 37-man …

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Australia Change Seven for Pumas

Australian Head Coach Michael Cheika has made seven changes to the Wallaby starting lineup to play Argentina in the Rugby Championship in Mendoza. After defeating South Africa in Brisbane the Australians are looking for back-to-back wins in the opening two rounds for the first time since the competition began in 2012. Cheika …

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Tonga names team to face Canada

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Mana Otai has opted to make only four changes to the Ikale Tahi side to face Canada on Friday in Burnaby. Tonga fell to Fiji on Saturday 30-22, but put in a credible performance and were leading heading into the final quarter of the match. Tevita Mailau is the only change …

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Official Trailer for Los Teros Documentary

TEROS is a documentary which tells the story of Los Teros, Uruguay’s national men’s rugby team which will compete at this year’s Rugby World Cup. Playing in Pool A Uruguay is in a unique situation in having a squad dominated by home-based players who play at amateur levels. Opponents Australia, …

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Canada names Can-Am Cup longlist

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New head coach Jennifer Boyd has named 59 players to take part in a final selection camp for Canada’s u20 women’s side ahead of the Can-Am Cup in August. The camp follows up the completion of the recent Eastern Canadian Championships in Belleisle and the Canadian u20 tourney in Regina. …

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Uchida starts for Japan against Eagles

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Keisuke Uchida will make just his second test start, and first against a Tier 2 rugby nation, as he lines up for Japan at scrumhalf on Friday against the US Eagles. Uchida switches spots with Atsushi Hiwasa, having earned his only previous start against the United Arab Emirates in 2013. …

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CONSUR Rebranded to Sudamérica Rugby

The Confederación Sudamericana de Rugby (CONSUR) will now be known as Sudamérica Rugby after a renaming exercise in line with World Rugby’s own re-branding last year. “It was a decision approved unanimously by the Annual General Meeting in Santa Fe, Argentina, last month,” explained Carlos Barbieri, Chairman of Sudamérica Rugby. …

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Los Teros World Cup Farewell

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The Uruguay test team, Los Teros are to play one final match in the country before departing for the Rugby World Cup. The fixture is to take place at Montevideo’s Estadio Charrúa on Saturday August 01. With the match falling a month and a half before Uruguay’s opening World Cup fixture, …

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