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.

Brazil beat Paraguay to advance in RWC Qualifiers

Brazil defeated Paraguay 29-0 this evening in São José dos Campos. Moisés Duque was Brazil’s hero both in point scoring and general play. Os Tupis’ victory sees them advancing in the RWC 2023 qualifiers. For Paraguay defeat means elimination. Brazil kicked-off and quickly put Paraguay under pressure. It gave them …

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García Botta and Landajo crowned Premiership Champions

Pumas Santiago García Botta and Martín Landajo are English Premiership champions. Both players were one the replacements bench for the Harlequins in today’s final. The Harlequins were 40-38 winners over the 2020 English Premiership winners the Exeter Chiefs. USA Eagles center Paul Lasike also plays for the Harlequins. He was …

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LA adds US-eligible Irish flanker Sean O’Brien

The LA Giltinis have confirmed the addition of Irish flanker Sean O’Brien for the remainder of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. A member of the Leinster Academy program, the 20-year-old has represented Ireland at age-grade level but qualifies for the USA having been born in Pittsburgh. O’Brien started against …

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Canada names sevens rosters for Tokyo Olympics

Rugby Canada has confirmed their Men’s and Women’s traveling squads for the Tokyo Olympics. Both rosters include 13 players. Olympic rules require a final group of 12 to be submitted by June 30 with one from each list to be designated as an alternate. The selections are largely as expected. …

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MLR Preview – Rugby ATL vs Old Glory DC

The second game of the double-header at The Snake Pit sees Rugby ATL playing host to Old Glory DC. While their positions on the table might be wide apart, the Ratlers have a score to settle with their guests having lost both previous encounters including their most recent at Leesburg …

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