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.

Seattle Seawolves re-sign lock Jérémy Lenaerts

The Seattle Seawolves have secured the signature of second row Jérémy Lenaerts for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. It’s a third consecutive campaign at Starfire Stadium for the 27-year-old Belgian age grade international, who joins returning Brad Tucker and newcomer FP Pelser in Seattle’s engine room. Lenaerts has been …

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Tevita Tameilau leaves Glasgow for San Diego

USA international Tevita Tameilau has been granted an early release from his Glasgow Warriors contract to join the San Diego Legion for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The 29-year-old back row is the 9th new arrival ready to bolster the 2019 finalists. This will be Tameilau’s second MLR side. …

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Old Glory sign Bay of Plenty flyhalf Jason Robertson

Old Glory DC have announced the signing of 24-year-old flyhalf Jason Robertson for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The Mt. Maunganui native joins the team after playing for the Bay of Plenty Steamers in New Zealand’s Mitre 10 Cup. A New Zealand Universities representative while playing at Waikato, Robertson …

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Muller try not enough for Brive at Castres

Brive came back from a 22-9 halftime deficit to make things interesting at Castres on Saturday, falling just short 28-26 but coming away with a losing bonus point on the road. After a terrible first half, it was Axel Müller’s try mid-way through the second stanza that sparked the revival. …

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Cordero scores as Bordeaux blank Agen

Santiago Cordero was left out of Argentina’s World Cup squad but continues to make a strong impression in the Top 14. After scoring 10 tries in the Premiership with Exeter Chiefs last season, he has now scored three in six games for his new club Bordeaux Bègles. His latest effort …

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Ardron and Three Pumas To Play For Barbarians

Three Pumas have been named in the Barbarians roster for upcoming international duty. The Barbarians are to play three November Internationals, doing so against Fiji, Brazil, and Wales. The matches will be played on November 16, 20, and 30 in London, São Paulo, and Cardiff. The three Pumas included are …

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Angus MacLellan extends Utah stay

Angus MacLellan will stay in Utah for a third Major League Rugby campaign. The US Eagles prop signed a new deal to remain with the Warriors for the 2020 season, the first officially confirmed returning player from 2019 with four newcomers announced to date. Originally from Michigan, MacLellan first broke …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Brazil Men With a 26-24 win over Portugal Brazil are up to 25th in the world rankings. It furthers the progress …

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Americas Rankings – November 10 2019

Following the completion of international competition for the week the Americas Rankings have been recalculated. The November 10 2019 edition of the Americas Rankings see a gain for Brazil. Os Tupis played host to Portugal in São Paulo on Saturday. The home side’s 26-24 victory saw Brazil obtaining a 1.049 …

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