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.

Canada names Sevens squads for Oceania leg

Canada has named their Men’s and Women’s squads for the upcoming Oceania leg of the World Sevens Series. The circuit continues in Hamilton, New Zealand, on January 25 with Sydney, Australia, held the following weekend. Both are combined two-day events. The Men’s side has made two changes to the squad …

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MLR moves Vegas games to Sam Boyd Stadium

Major League Rugby has announced a change in venue for the five regular season games set to be played in Las Vegas next month. Originally scheduled to take place at Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin, the games have now been moved to Sam Boyd Stadium in Whitney. The venue is …

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Ceibos Gain Canterbury Sponsorship

Argentina’s second professional rugby team, Los Ceibos have secured new sponsorship. The team is to be sponsored by Canterbury, one of the leading producers of rugby apparel in the world. The contract between Los Ceibos and Canterbury was signed today as Fernando Riccomi (Ceibos) and Fabián Luján (Canterbury) put the …

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Match Preview – Jaguares vs Georgia XV

With a snap of the fingers Los Jaguares are ready for action. Gonzalo Quesada’s second year in charge of the team sees the year beginning against the Georgia XV in Mar el Plata on Friday. The match is a first of its kind with the Argentine Super Rugby franchise playing …

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Austin signs USA League international Gabe Farley

USA Hawks Rugby League international Gabe Farley has joined the Austin Herd for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The 25-year-old center joins fellow Lindenwood graduates Sione Fangaiuiha, Wesley White, and Michael de Waal on the roster of the Texan franchise. Born in Denver, Farley moved to Australia at the …

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Lyon signs Joe Taufete’e

Big Joe has signed to play in France, reports RMC Sport. Top 14 club, Lyon have signed the USA Eagles hooker, Joe Taufete’e on a two year contract. He will make the move to Lyon from English Premiership side, the Worcester Warriors. Taufete’e has twenty test tries from 27 test …

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Match Preview – Seattle Seawolves vs Crimson Tide

The two-time defending Major League Rugby champions will dust off their boots on Thursday evening when the Seattle Seawolves host the Vancouver Island Crimson Tide at Starfire Stadium in an exhibition encounter. Championship rings for returning Seattle players are set to be doled out prior to the match with kickoff …

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