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.

Chile win series against Brazil in Temuco

Chile continued preparations for Rugby World Cup 2023 on Saturday. Los Cóndores completed a 28-9 win over Brazil in Temuco. The match as the second of two between the Chile XV and the Brazil XV. The Chileans won both to complete a series win. Brazil had a strong start to …

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Argentina roster for Rugby World Cup Sevens

Santiago Gómez Cora has confirmed Argentina’s player roster for the 2022 Rugby Sevens World Cup. Los Pumas 7’s will be a title contender for the tournament in Cape Town, South Africa. The roster is the same as that which will also play in the Los Angeles Sevens. World Rugby Sevens Player …

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Tri Nations 2022 – Colombia vs Paraguay – ARN Guide

Colombia and Paraguay kick-off the 2022 Tri Nations. Los Tucanes will have home advantage against Los Yacares in Barranquilla. The fixture marks the beginning of the new South American B Championship. Brazil join Colombia and Paraguay in the three-team tournament. Many of the players are reasonably familiar with one-another. Both …

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Chile vs Brazil – ARN Guide

Chile play host to Brazil on Saturday in the second match of a two-match-series. The internationals are non-capped with Chile and Brazil playing as the Chile XV and the Brazil XV. The Chileans won the opening contest 36-27 on Wednesday. The series precedes the South American Tri Nations. Brazil will …

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2022 MLR Collegiate Draft Summary

The third edition of the Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft is now complete. A total of 39 players were selected across three rounds with all 11 teams from the 2022 season participating. LA had already traded their three allotted selections, while Austin’s 33rd overall pick was traded to Utah for …

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Uruguay too strong for Zimbabwe in u20 series

Uruguay continued their dominance at the u20 series in Canada as they overwhelmed Zimbabwe by a score of 35-12 at Guelph University on Thursday. The strength of the Teritos set piece proved too much for the Junior Sables. It didn’t take long for the Uruguayan pack to make an impression. …

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Canada names squad for Halifax training camp

Kévin Rouet has named 37 players for the final training camp on Canadian soil before his team departs for the World Cup in New Zealand. The Senior Women will take on Wales at Wanderers Grounds in Halifax next Saturday, having beaten Italy in Langford last month. Four players who were …

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