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.

Major League Rugby releases 2021 schedule

The fourth season of Major League Rugby will begin on March 20th. A complete schedule has now been released by the North American professional competition. It features an 18-week regular season followed by two rounds of playoffs with the champion to be determined on August 1. NOLA Gold has been …

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World Cup Watch – Argentina – December 2020

The World Cup Watch series identifies the players most likely to represent their respective countries at the next RWC. The current edition analysis the situation following the completion of international duty in 2020. Mario Ledesma took 45 players to Australia for the Tri Nations. Not every player received game time …

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New Initiative begins in Chile: Super 4 Rugby

A new initiative has begun in Chile. Today marked the beginning of Super 4 Rugby. The elite domestic competition geographically divides the country into four regions: North (Norte), Central (Centro), Coastal (Costa), and South (Sur). The first round of matches were played in San Carlos de Apoquindo. Players were brought …

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LA signs former Eagles No8 Langilangi Haupeakui

The LA Giltinis have signed Langilangi Haupeakui on a deal that runs through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. It’s a return to action for the fan-favorite after nearly three years in the professional wilderness. The 31-year-old is a native of San Mateo, California. Haupeakui has been playing for SFGG …

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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 Women’s RWC The Women’s Rugby World Cup will expand from 12 to 16 teams for the 2025 tournament. The 2021 …

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Brive sign Lucas Paulos

Brive have signed Lucas Paulos. The Top 14 club will be the home of the Pumas second-rower for the remainder of the 2020-2021 season. Paulos has signed as a medical joker. He will arrive at the French club December 16. Paulos joins Brive from Los Jaguares. The move will see …

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