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.

Former Scotland RWC scrum-half Warns of Covid-19

Former Scotland captain and scrum-half, Rory Lawson has warned of Covid-19. The 31 time capped international, who appeared in two RWCs tweeted that: “Symptoms I’ve had over the past week – temp of 38.8, sweats, shivers, body aches, cough, sore throat, short of breath, physically drained & the inability to …

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Canada pulls out of Olympics as IOC set deadline

Canada will not be participating on the Tokyo Olympics if the games go ahead as planned on July 24. An official statement from the Canadian Olympic Committee has called on the International Olympic Committee to postpone the games for one year. The announcement comes just hours after IOC President Thomas …

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Full Match – Chile vs Uruguay 2015

Uruguay used the 2015 South American A Championship to prepare for RWC 2014. It was their first RWC tournament appearance since 2003. Chile were looking to cause an upset and they succeed in doing so, winning 30-15 at the Parque Mahuida in Santiago, Chile. The upset result gave Chile their …

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August Target for 2020 Americas Rugby Championship

August is the target for international competition in the Americas. The annual mid-year internationals are set to be cancelled as World Rugby will inevitably call-off the 2020 July Internationals. Uruguayan rugby journalist Ignacio Chans spoke with Sudamérica Rugby President, Sebastián Piñeyrúa about all things Sudamérica Rugby. The region is presently …

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Full Match – Canada vs England ‘A’ 2004

The second edition of the now-defunct Churchill Cup took place in 2004. There were only two rounds, both taking place in Alberta, Canada. The straight knockout format saw Canada facing England ‘A’ at Calgary Rugby Park for a spot in the final hosted in Edmonton the following weekend. Canada were …

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u20 Americas Rugby Championship postponed

The inaugural under-20 Americas Rugby Championship has been postponed. Set to be hosted by Uruguay in June, the age grade edition of the established Americas competition was also to act as a qualifier for the World Rugby u20 Trophy for Canada and the USA. A target date has not been …

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Full Match – Paraguay vs Chile 2015

The 2015 edition of the South American Rugby Championship was the last of its kind. The following year saw the birth of the Americas Rugby Championship, and with it a new structure altogether. It has led to professional rugby in six new countries, a marked change from 2015 when only …

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