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.

Pumas Prop Enrique Pieretto Joins Waratahs

The NSW Waratahs have announced the arrival of a Puma. Enrique Pieretto joins the Super Rugby franchise in Sydney, Australia with immediate effect. It comes as a loan with Pieretto arriving from United Rugby Championship (URC) club the Glasgow Warriors. The arrival of Pieretto as a Medical Joker means that …

Read More »

Late try gives Legion victory over Jackals

A late try from Djustice Sears-Duru gave the Legion a 30-24 victory over the Jackals in a back-and-forth clash at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday. Dallas outscored their hosts four tries to three to earn two bonus points in defeat, but San Diego’s kickers combined for a six-from-six effort off the …

Read More »

Cayman Islands defeat Bermuda

Bermuda played host to the Cayman Islands in a rugby test match on Saturday. Played at North Field at the National Sports Centre, the Cayman Islands were 44-12 winners. The fixture was part of the Rugby Americas North (RAN) qualification pathway. The competition is being played over a three year …

Read More »

Houston take bonus point road win over Utah

Houston held off a late comeback attempt by Utah to claim a 29-24 result at Zions Bank Stadium on Saturday night. The SaberCats forwards were second-best at the scrum but overpowered the Warriors in the tight-loose, with 18-year-old hooker Seth Smith shining in his first professional start. Early forays into …

Read More »