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.

NOLA Gold lose Ignacio Dotti for two months

NOLA Gold have lost Ignacio Dotti for two to three months. The Uruguayan second-rower suffered a fractured forearm this past Saturday while playing for NOLA Gold against the Colorado Raptors in Glendale. The 25-year-old Dotti is into his second season with the NOLA Gold. He joined the side on his …

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Peñarol confirm line-up for today’s debut appearance

Peñarol Head Coach Pablo Bouza has confirmed his line-up for today’s debut appearance. Uruguay’s first professional rugby team will be up against Brazil’s first, Corinthians. The teams will square-off at 7pm (Rio de la Plata) this evening. Bouza has opted to experiment. This including with his captain, Alejandro Nieto named …

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MLR Highlights – Atlanta vs New York

Rugby United New York came away 22-19 winners over Rugby ATL at Lupo Family Field on Sunday afternoon. The visitors had pulled away by halftime but a late surge earned the home side a losing bonus point that may well pay dividends come playoff time in the highly competitive Eastern …

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Peñarol confirm Alejandro Nieto as captain

Peñarol have confirmed Alejandro Nieto as captain for the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby. The veteran of two Rugby World Cups will lead the side at the age of 32, doing so after also previously having played Major League Rugby for the Houston SaberCats. With 71 test caps, Nieto is …

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Jaguares without Matías Alemanno for Bulls

Los Jaguares are to be without Matías Alemanno for their match this coming weekend against the Bulls in Pretoria. The second-rower has been ruled out based on concussion protocol and Gonzalo Quesada is set to make adjustments both in the starting line-up and on the bench to cover for his …

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