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.

Defending MLR champions New York adopt new nickname

Rugby New York have formally adopted a new nickname for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The defending champions will be known as the ‘Ironworkers’. A new logo recognizing the change was unveiled on Monday. Former captain Mike Petri narrated the brand reveal. We’re building something special here in New …

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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 Cayman Islands complete remarkable rebound against Mexico The Cayman Islands celebrated a home win over Mexico on Saturday. The …

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Uruguay qualify for World Rugby U20 Trophy

Uruguay qualified for the World Rugby Junior World Trophy. Los Teritos did so by completing an impressive home win 62-14 over Chile at Paysandú on Sunday. The match was the final fixture of the South American u19’s. In early matches Uruguay and Chile had both fallen to defeats against Argentina. Los …

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Bronze again for Women’s Eagles in Cape Town

Make it back-to-back Bronze for the Women’s Eagles on the World Sevens Series. The USA defeated Ireland to finish 3rd in Cape Town and build an 8-point buffer in the race for automatic Olympic Qualification. A shorthanded Canadian side finished in 8th spot, one better than Dubai, while Brazil broke …

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Cayman Islands celebrate home win over Mexico

The Cayman Islands celebrated a home win over Mexico on Saturday. The 35-14 win sees the teams splitting a two-match-series. The first game was played in Mexico City in 2021 with Las Serpientes winning 39-13. The Caymans’ win over Las Serpientes on Saturday was not only a strong response to the …

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