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.

Argentina hit by late arrivals to South Africa

Argentina face South Africa in Port Elizabeth next weekend. Mario Ledesma’s enforcers will be well prepared for the fixture, though the head coach will be without some players. Fullback Emiliano Boffelli, loose head Facundo Gigena, and tight head Joel Sclavi will arrive a week later than intended. South Africa follow …

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MLR Presence in New Zealand’s NPC

New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship is ready to begin and once again there will be several players with Major League Rugby experience taking part. Formerly known as the Mitre 10 Cup, this year’s competition is known as the Bunnings NPC for sponsorship reasons. Three notables have been included in the …

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MLR Dream Team – Your Chance to Vote

Next week ARN will be publishing its annual MLR Dream Team. This year we’re giving you the chance to have your say. Over the next few days we’ll collect your feedback in the comment section below, on Facebook, and on our Twitter feed. Below we listed our nominees at each …

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New Exeter deals for Emily Tuttosi and McKinley Hunt

A pair of Canadian internationals have signed new deals to stay with Exeter Chiefs for the 2021-22 Premier 15s season. Emily Tuttosi and McKinley Hunt make it six North Americans confirmed following Eagles quartet Kate Zackary, Rachel Johnson, Gabby Cantorna, and Jennine Duncan. Tuttosi enjoyed a breakthrough season with Exeter, …

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Felipe Berchesi signs one-year Dax extension

Felipe Berchesi has signed a one-year extension with US Dax that will keep him in France until at least the end of the 2021-22 season. The 30-year-old Uruguayan flyhalf has been with the club since 2017, having previously played for Chambéry and Carcassonne. Berchesi has been a staple in the …

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Rhyno Herbst and JP Smith commit to Seattle

Two more players have signed long-term deals to stay with in Seattle. South African pair Rhyno Herbst and JP Smith have committed each committed to the Seawolves through the end of the 2024 Major League Rugby season. They follow five others in re-signing during recent weeks – James Malcolm, Lauina …

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