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.

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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Women’s Eagles named for Hamilton Sevens

Chris Brown has made only minor alterations to his Women’s Eagles squad for this weekend’s Hamilton Sevens. The 2019-2020 Women’s World Series hits the midpoint with the USA currently in third place overall after three stops including a Cup Final win at Glendale in October. Stephanie Rovetti is recalled directly …

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