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.

Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Jaguares In their first assignment of 2020, Los Jaguares were comfortable winners over the Georgia XV. It was a strong start …

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RWC Rewind: Canada vs Italy 2003

Canada and Italy have a rivalry at the Rugby World Cup. Japan 2019 unfortunately did not see a close contest between the two. 16 years earlier, however, the North Americans competed strongly, pushing the Azzurri to the limit. The match was decided by goal kicking as Canada matched Italy for …

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MLR Preseason Weekend Round-up

Ten Major League Rugby sides were in action over the past three days, with nine of them taking the field on Saturday. Below is a summary of all the action with as much information as was available. In some cases there was no scoring or team list available. There are …

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Ignacio Albornoz signs for Selknam

Selknam have yet to confirm their roster for the inaugural Súper Liga de Americana season, but another Argentine has confirmed his signature with the Chilean franchise. Utility back Ignacio Albornoz joins the team from Tucumán and joins countrymen Rodrigo Bruno and Patricio Baronio in moving to Santiago. Albornoz, 24, has …

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New owners for Rugby United New York

Rugby United New York have announced a significant addition to their ownership group. New Zealand-based private investment company Bolton Equities have purchased an equal share of the team – reportedly 40% – from majority owner James Kennedy, with Pierre Arnald continuing as a partner. Bolton Equities have previously invested in …

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Agen sign Jerónimo Negrotto as medical joker

Agen have signed Argentine prop Jerónimo Negrotto as a medical joker until the end of the season. The 31-year-old tighthead specialist joins the Top 14 club with immediate effect from Pro D2 side Mont-de-Marsan, where he has been since 2016. Originally from Rosario, Negrotto represented Argentina at age grade level …

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Tasman start tour with win over Houston

The Tasman Mako got their American tour off to a winning start as they defeated the Houston SaberCats 29-19 at AVEVA Stadium on Saturday evening. Despite conceding numerous penalties and two yellow cards, the visitors outscored their hosts four tries to three in a spirited encounter. A cheeky training ground …

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