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.

Toronto Arrows sign Pumas star Joaquín Tuculet

The Toronto Arrows have signed another star name from Argentina. Joaquín Tuculet joins the Major League Rugby franchise from Los Jaguares. He recently ended his UAR contract and retired from international duty. Tuculet joins five countrymen at the Toronto Arrows. Three of the five have played together with him for …

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Fixtures Confirmed for South American 4 Nations

Sudamérica Rugby has confirmed the fixtures for the South American 4 Nations. The competition will be staged at Montevideo’s Estadio Charrúa this month. Match days are to be October 17, 21 and 25. The South American 4 Nations will see Argentina XV joining the test teams from Brazil, Chile and …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Juan Imhoff Argentina have recalled Juan Imhoff for the Rugby Championship. The Racing 92 winger was last capped by Argentina at …

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Axel Muller try helps Brive to victory over Pau

Axel Muller and Brive were victories this past weekend. The former Argentine 7’s player crossed in the 6th minute against Pau. Brive were 19-13 winners in a tight contest. Muller’s try coincided with Argentina’s roster being named for the Rugby Championship. The roster contains notable wingers. Among them are Top …

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MLR Off-Season Update – October 4

It’s been a month and chance since our last Major League Rugby update, and much has happened. Most notable is confirmation that the Kanaloa Hawai’i bid was not approved and the 4th season will kick off on March 20 with 13 teams and some familiar broadcast partners. The Kanaloa news …

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Brazil travel to Portugal on European Mission

Brazil’s Women’s team are traveling to Portugal. As Yaras are officially doing so on a European Mission. The trip sees the Brazilian Olympic Committee sending players to normalize their training. In the case of the Women’s Rugby team there are 18 players. They are to remain in Portugal until October …

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