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.

Conor Trainor departs Nevers, joins Canada 7s

Conor Trainor has been released from his contract with Pro D2 club USO Nevers by mutual consent to pursue a spot on Canada’s Men’s Sevens team for the Olympic Games. The 30-year-old has been included in Canada’s roster for the upcoming Los Angeles event on the World Sevens Series. The …

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Stormers down Jaguares in wet Cape Town

The Stormers downed Los Jaguares 17-7 earlier today in Cape Town. The match was the first between the sides in 2020 and was Los Jaguares’ first of three matches on their current tour to South Africa. The Argentine side went for rotation for the contest, a decision made to have …

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Rugby ATL signs Southland No8 Bill Fukofuka

Rugby ATL have signed Southland Stags No8 Bill Fukofuka for the remainder of the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The 24-year-old is immediately available for the club and will make his debut in Sunday’s match against Rugby United New York. It’s the second professional stint in the USA for Fukofuka. …

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Los Ceibos debut with a bang

Los Ceibos debuted with a bang, defeating Los Pumitas 97-17 in their first ever rugby match. The fixture was a warm-up game two weeks out from the start for the inaugural Súper Liga Americana e Rugby (SLAR) season. The SLAR will begin on March 06. On that date Los Ceibos …

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RUNY signs Hanco Germishuys and Charlie Hewitt

Rugby United New York have confirmed the signings of US Eagles flanker Hanco Germishuys and former England age-grade lock Charlie Hewitt for the remainder of the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Both players join with immediate effect and are expected to play against Rugby ATL on Sunday. Germishuys recently cut …

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MLR 2020 – Week 3 Broadcast Guide

Week 3 of the Major League Rugby season brings us four games on Saturday and two on Sunday. With the Las Vegas experiment now over it’s back to business as usual with proper home and away contests and an array of viewing options. It’s both the first road game of …

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