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.

Houston acquires ATL lock Marno Redelinghuys

The Houston SaberCats have acquired Marno Redelinghuys from Rugby ATL in exchange for a 1st round draft pick and a one-month loan of Kian Meadon. As part of the trade the SaberCats will also receive a 3rd round draft pick. Both selections apply to the 2022 Collegiate Draft. Redelinghuys was …

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Season over for Arrows scrumhalf Andrew Ferguson

Toronto Arrows scrumhalf Andrew Ferguson will play no further part in the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The Canadian international tore a hamstring in the season opener against the Seattle Seawolves and has now been advised that the injury will require surgical repair. It’s a blow to the 29-year-old who …

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Georgia Qualify for Rugby World Cup 2023

Georgia have qualified for Rugby World Cup 2023. The Eastern European country will be either Europe 1 or Europe 2, likely the former, at next year’s Rugby World Cup. The winner of this coming Sunday’s match between Spain and Portugal will also qualify so long as Georgia defeat Romania. Georgia …

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SLAR Season Guide – Selknam

The first Chilean professional rugby team, Selknam will play in season three of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The team did well in both 2020 and 2021 and progress carried over to the national test team, Los Cóndores. SLAR 2022 will be the third season of the South …

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