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.

Old Glory sign Houston prop Jake Turnbull

Old Glory DC have added Major League Rugby experience to their front row for the 2020 season in the form of Houston SaberCats prop Jake Turnbull. The 26-year old loosehead specialist heads to his third professional side, having played for the Denver Stampede during PRO Rugby’s brief run in 2016. …

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Brazil crowned Valentín Martínez Champions

Brazil’s women were crowned champions of the 2019 Valentín Martínez in Montevideo. In doing so they furthered their long-standing supremacy in Sudamérica Women’s competition by winning the South American women’s title for the 17th time. The title came by completing a 19-10 win over Argentina in the final. Coming in …

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Chile defeat San Juan in test warm-up

A strong performance from Los Cóndores saw Chile defeating San Juan 35-5 today in Argentina. The visiting test side had a solid platform from the forwards, a strong indication of the developmental process that is going on under Head Coach Pablo Lemoine. In the opening half Chile’s pack saw the …

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Brazil edge past Portugal in São Paulo

Brazil edged past Portugal this afternoon, completing a 26-24 victory in São Paulo. The home victory sees Os Tupis beginning their two match November International series in style. The result will see Brazil rising to 25th in the world rankings which are to be updated on Monday. The narrow victory …

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Jaguares Lock In Felipe Ezcurra

Jaguares scrum-half Felipe Ezcurra is the latest player to sign a new contract. He has been locked in to the Argentine Super Rugby team on a new two-year deal that will run until the end of 2021. Training for the 2020 Super Rugby season is to begin next week. Los …

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JP Smith re-signs with Seattle Seawolves

Another key member of Seattle’s title-winning side has pledged himself to the team for another season. JP Smith will suit up for the Seawolves in the 2020 Major League Rugby campaign after proving an excellent addition to the defending champions in 2019. Smith, 25, showed his versatility by splitting his …

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RUNY sign Ireland u20 lock Cormac Daly

Rugby United New York have added more Irish influence to their side with the addition of under-20 international lock Cormac Daly. At just 21 years old, the 6’6″ (1.98m) athlete is only just beginning his professional career having come through Leinster age-grade system. After earning Leinster ‘A’ honors, Daly was …

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Match Preview – San Juan vs Chile

Chile will play their only test match of November next weekend against Portugal. Having not played together since June, however, Cóndores coach Pablo Lemoine has arranged a warm-up fixture against Argentine province San Juan to be played on Saturday afternoon at Club Huazihul. The group is close to that which …

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Match Preview – Brazil vs Portugal

Brazil return to action two months after their one-off match against the Uruguay XV on August 30 for their first test match since June. Portugal are their opponents, a country with close ties not least in language. This will be the fourth match between the two, with Brazil’s only win …

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