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.

Final Men’s Rosters for Málaga Sevens

The World Sevens Series resumes in Málaga on Friday despite the specter of the pandemic in the backdrop. New Zealand, Samoa, and Fiji have all dropped out of the tournament though a window has been left open for the latter to possibly resume on Day Two. There are significant changes …

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Four overseas additions complete Old Glory roster

Old Glory DC have unveiled their roster for the 2022 Major League Rugby season, at the same time confirming four previously unannounced overseas additions. Prop Kyle Stewart, lock Felix Kalapu, and winger Peni Lasaqa are to join from New Zealand with back row Fintan Coleman arriving from Ireland. Despite being …

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Las Primeiras Uruguayas Profesionales

María Eugenia Cruces y Cecilia Verocai se convertirán en las primeras jugadoras profesionales del rugby uruguayo. Firmarán su primer contrato a nivel de clubes y emigrarán a Italia. Por: Agustín Basso Un hecho sin precedentes. Las Teras María Eugenia Cruces y Cecilia Verocai se convertirán en las primeras jugadoras profesionales en la historia del rugby uruguayo. …

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Scott Lawrence steps down from Rugby ATL post

Rugby ATL have been hit with the sudden resignation of Scott Lawrence as General Manager and Head Coach. The news comes with the 2022 Major League Rugby season just two weeks away, and leaves assistant coaches Blake Bradford and Stephen Brett to lead the team in the interim. Lawrence is …

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Guido Petti sidelined until March

Guido Petti is sidelined until March. Bordeaux will be without the Argentine second-rower for upcoming competition in the European Champions Cup and the French Top 14. Petti’s injury is a minor knee problem. He has complained of discomfort. Bordeaux have prioritized having Petti fully-fit for the business end of the …

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Phil Berna returns to captain Canada in Spain

Phil Berna will captain Canada at the upcoming World Sevens Series tournaments in Spain. The experienced forward has recovered from injury that kept him out of the Dubai Sevens tournaments. He leads a team that shows seven changes from their last outing in December. Andrew Coe has departed for Rugby …

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