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.

Ivan Nemer creates try of the year candidate

Ivan Nemer created a spectacular try on Friday. Playing for Italy against Romania, the prop from Argentina made a linerbkreak from inside the Italian 22. Nemer ran to half way before passing and one pass later the Italians scored under the posts. Try: Nemer made his test debut for Italy …

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Eagles hold on to beat French Barbarians

The USA held on to defeat the French Barbarians 26-21 at AVEVA Stadium on Friday night. Hot and humid conditions in Houston saw both teams struggling with fatigue, and a series of late penalties dragged the game into the 87th minute as the Eagles successfully defended their line. A drop-goal …

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Uruguay roster boosted to face Romania

Uruguay have a boosted roster for the upcoming home internationals against Romania. The roster includes six more players based outside of Uruguay that the number that toured Japan last month. The returnees boost the roster, though there are still some notable absentees. Andrés Vilaseca lead a team that includes returning …

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