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 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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Paraguay Ready for South American Tri Nations

Paraguay is ready for the 2022 South American Tri Nations. The tournament will take place in Barranquilla, Colombia and feature the test teams from Brazil, Colombia, and Paraguay. All three teams have players from the region’s professional league, the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). Paraguay will face Colombia on …

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Chile down Brazil in Santiago

Chile downed Brazil in Santiago on Wednesday evening. The home side completed a 36-27 victory in game one of a two match series in Chile. The result came despite Brazil holding a half-time lead and having started as the stronger side in general. The teams will meet for game two …

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Teams set for u20 match between Canada and Chile

The international u20 series at Guelph University continues on Thursday with two matches. Uruguay and Zimbabwe will square off at 3:30pm local time (12:30pm Pacific), followed by Canada vs Chile at 6:15pm local time (3:15pm Pacific). Both will be streamed live on YouTube. Adam Roberts has made four personnel changes …

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