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.

Los Teros squad named for European tour

Esteban Meneses will have nearly a full-strength roster for Uruguay’s European tour. The 30-man Teros squad features five players based in France and another in Major League Rugby. Tighthead prop Reinaldo Piussi and versatile back Juan Zuccarino are the only uncapped inclusions. Piussi, who was previously in the Oyonnax academy, …

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Argentina Missing XV November 2022

Michael Cheika named 29 players on Argentina’s roster for the upcoming 2022 November Internationals. Los Pumas will tour the UK playing test matches against England, Wales, and Scotland in their respective homes venues in London, Cardiff, and Edinburgh. The roster did not contain Argentine-based players. Instead, the players selected play …

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Nate Augspurger back for 6th campaign with Legion

One of the Legion’s most popular players will be back for a sixth Major League Rugby season in San Diego. Nate Augspurger has re-signed with the club for the 2023 campaign, following fellow ‘original’ Nathan Sylvia in committing with a new home awaiting in Snapdragon Stadium. Augspurger has been part …

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Zion Going to return for second season with Utah Warriors

Zion Going will play a second Major League Rugby season with the Utah Warriors. The 21-year-old scrumhalf arrived from Australian club Tuggeranong Vikings part-way through the 2022 campaign and impressed with his aggressive attacking style. Originally from New Zealand, Going is US-eligible through ancestry and will be followed closely by …

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Chile XV vs Canada ‘A’ – Video Highlights

Canada ‘A’ lost their first match of their Brazilian tour against the Chile XV on Friday. The latter secured the Americas Rugby Trophy having already beaten the Brazil XV. Canada will face the Brazilians to close out the series on Wednesday. Viewers abroad were limited to just a few minutes …

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Portugal names squad for World Cup Qualifiers

Portugal have unveiled their 30-man squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers in Dubai. Head coach Patrice Lagisquet will have his strongest available lineup for the Repechage matches against Hong Kong, Kenya, and the USA. Some questions might however be asked about depth in certain positions. Half the team are …

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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 Canada unbeaten in Women’s World Cup Canada wrapped up an unbeaten pool stage with a 29-14 win over the …

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Uruguay XV and Argentina XV draw level

The Uruguay XV were on course for an impressive win over the Argentina XV on Sunday. Played in Montevideo, the home side were ahead 26-12 at the hour mark. The Argentina XV fought back to draw level with the match ending 26-26 well past the 80th minute mark. With both …

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