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.

Changes to Argentina roster for New Zealand tour

Michael Cheika has made changes to Argentina’s roster. Los Pumas will tour New Zealand playing their round three and four Rugby Championship matches against the All Blacks in Christchurch and Hamilton. Six alterations have been made from the squad that took-on the Wallabies in Mendoza and San Juan. The missing …

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Americas Rankings – August 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. Round one of the Rugby Championship saw …

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Zimbabwe speed too much for Canada u20s

Canada’s return to international competition at the under-20 level ended in disappointment as they fell to Zimbabwe by a score of 32-24 at Guelph University on Saturday. The speed of the Junior Sables backline proved a difference, with flying winger Tavonga Ablant leading the way with a hat trick. There …

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Uruguay dominate Chile in u20 series opener

Uruguay proved too strong for Chile in the opening match of the u20 series at Guelph University on Saturday afternoon. The final score read 27-3 in favor of Los Teritos, whose cohesion was vastly superior to their opponents. Afonso Silva scored on a simple blindside attack from a scrum to …

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