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.

Puma Javier Díaz joins Valorugby Emilia

Javier Díaz is departing Argentina to continue his career in Italy. The 25-year-old has signed for Valorugby Emilia to play in the Italian Top 10. He makes the move to Europe after previously having played Super Rugby and Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). Díaz played Super Rugby under Mario …

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Facundo Ferrario departs SLAR for Italy

Facundo Ferrario will continue his playing career in Italy. The Argentine fullback has signed for Rovigo for the 2021-2022 season. He moves to Europe following his involvement with Los Cafeteros Pro in the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). Ferrario was a regular for the Colombian team during the …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week.   UP Uruguay set to advance in RWC qualifiers Uruguay were taken down to the wire by Chile in Sunday’s Rugby …

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South America RWC 2023 Qualifying Picture

Brazil, Chile and Uruguay are involved in ongoing matches in Montevideo. They are a triangular series wherein two teams will advance to face North American opposition. What then is the picture for the RWC 2023 qualifiers in South America? The qualifiers began with Brazil defeating Paraguay. This results saw Os …

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Americas Rankings – July 18, 2021

The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare the men’s test teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The July 18, 2021 edition considers …

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