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.

San Diego signs Tongan flanker Tupou Afungia

The San Diego Legion have signed Tongan flanker Tupou Afungia for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand, where has was on the extended roster for the National Provincial Championship though he did not make any regular season appearances. Afungia plays his club …

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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 USA face final challenge to qualify for World Cup The USA rolled past Hong Kong in Dubai on Saturday …

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Americas Rankings – November 14, 2022

The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare international teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as full tests are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. Chile fell to a 32-10 loss against …

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NOLA signs Northland lock Liam Hallam-Eames

NOLA Gold have added more size to their forward pack with the signing of Liam Hallam-Eames on a two-year deal through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. The 27-year-old lock stands 6’6″ (1.99m) and tips the scales at 255lbs (116kg). He arrives from Northland in New Zealand. Hallam-Eames made his …

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Argentina fall to Wales in underwhelming contest

Argentina were below their best against Wales on Saturday. In a match with neither team playing particularly well, the home side were 20-13 winners. The seven point difference can be attributed to a charge-down try to Tomos Williams. Wales looked dangerous early on. Two breaks in the opening minutes had …

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