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.

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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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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