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.

Pools revealed for Cape Town Sevens

The four Americas entries in the Men’s bracket have been drawn in separate pools for this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens. Meanwhile North American rivals Canada and the USA will meet in the Women’s bracket, with Brazil again set to face challenging opposition. Australia, Great Britain, and Uganda await the Men’s …

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Old Glory signs Bay of Plenty hooker Nic Souchon

Old Glory DC have announced the signing of Nic Souchon for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 25-year-old hooker arrives from the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship. Souchon made his senior debut with Canterbury in 2018 and would earn NZ Universities honors the following year …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week.   UP Women’s Eagles’s Claim Bronze The USA’s quest for Olympic Qualification got off to a strong start as the Women’s …

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New York re-signs hard-running back Ishmail Shabazz

Rugby New York have re-signed versatile three-quarter Ishmail Shabazz for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Originally from Portland, Oregon, the 25-year-old spent recent months playing for NYAC in the American Rugby Premiership. Shabazz returned stateside from a two-year stint in New Zealand to join New York ahead of the …

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Women’s Eagles earn Bronze at Dubai Sevens

The USA’s quest for Olympic Qualification got off to a strong start as the Women’s Eagles claimed Bronze in the opening round of the World Sevens Series in Dubai. Australia were crowned champions after defeating New Zealand, with the two rivals a clear step ahead of the rest of the …

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