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.

Match Preview – Jaguares vs Georgia XV 2

The second exhibition match between the Jaguares and the Georgia XV will take place at San Isidro Club in Buenos Aires on Friday afternoon. Both teams will be looking for improvement and it’s the visitors who have the most ground to make up after the one-sided match in Mar del …

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Four changes to As Yaras for Hamilton

Head coach Reuben Samuel has made four changes to his Brazil side that will compete at the Hamilton Sevens this coming weekend. As Yaras enter the fourth tournament of the season as the core team with the lowest points, seven behind Ireland with their spot on next year’s circuit under …

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Canada book Italy for July in Halifax

Canada will play Italy in Halifax on the July 11 weekend, likely at Wanderers Grounds though the venue is yet to be confirmed. The fixture is the second match set for the new test window which has been shifted from June. A non-test against the French Barbarians will be played …

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Houston signs Namibia back row Adriaan Booysen

The Houston SaberCats have added quality to their loose forward stocks with the signing of Namibia international Adriaan Booysen. He arrives having represented his country at the Rugby World Cup in Japan where he appeared in two of their three matches. Booysen, 23, can play across the back row but …

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Argentina send experience to Hamilton 7s

Argentina have sent an experienced team to New Zealand for this weekend’s Hamilton Sevens. A squad of 14 has been named that will also travel to Sydney for next weekend’s second stop of the Oceania leg on the World Sevens Series. Gerónimo Prisciantelli is the only player from the Cape …

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