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.

Retirement call from Eagles captain Greg Peterson

Men’s Eagles captain Greg Peterson has announced his retirement from professional rugby. The 33-year-old lock, an imposing figure who stands a lofty 6’8″ (2.04m), steps away after a decade of wearing the USA jersey and 51 tests all told, which included selection the 2015 and 2019 World Cups. He took …

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Americas Tries in Round 2 of Challenge Cup

Americas players were try-scorers over the weekend in Europe. Round two of the Challenge Cup saw players from Argentina and Canada scoring tries. Tries from Americas players took place from players representing teams who play in  the United Rugby Championship (URC) and France’s Top 14. Argentine loose head prop Rodrigo …

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Five overseas pros who could play for the USA

The Eagles are on the upswing after a highly encouraging European tour to cap their 2024 season. Scott Lawrence’s team has incorporated some US-eligible players from overseas competitions over the past couple years. Paddy Ryan, Renger van Eerten, and most recently Shilo Klein have committed to the USA… and more …

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England add USA stop to 2025 Argentina Tour

The USA will take-on England in July 2025. The USA Men’s Eagles are to have home advantage against Rugby World Cup 2023 Semi Finalists, England, in the summer of 2025. England Rugby has confirmed the match, thereby adding a stop to the 2025 tour of Argentina. England’s summer series will …

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USA Claim Silver at Cape Town 7’s

The USA finished runners-up at the Cape Town 7’s. The USA Women’s Eagles fell to a 26-12 defeat against champions New Zealand in the final. This was an improvement for the USA who finished 5th at the prior tournament in Dubai. France claimed third spot at the Cape Town Sevens. …

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Solid Mexico Overpower Cayman Islands

A solid showing from Mexico saw Las Serpientes overpowering the Cayman Islands on Saturday. Mexico were 45-14 winners in the end of year fixture. It marks a 2024 double after Mexico were 20-10 winners over the Cayman Islands in June. The June test match saw Mexico powering out to a …

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