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.

South Africa bring in du Toit for Nyakane

South Africa have summoned Thomas du Toit to join their Rugby World Cup squad after it was confirmed that prop Trevor Nyakane would play no further part in the tournament. The latter tore his right calf after coming on as a substitute against New Zealand on Saturday. du Toit is …

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Bradbury and Pyrgos called up by Scotland

Scotland have been forced to make two changes to their World Cup cup squad due to injuries suffered in their loss to Ireland on Sunday. Flanker Hamish Watson has been replaced by his Edinburgh teammate Magnus Bradbury, while scrumhalf Ali Price is returning home with Henry Pyrgos joining the squad. …

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RWC Pool D Preview – Fiji vs Uruguay

Match 10 of RWC 2019 sees Uruguay playing for the first time. Los Teros will take on Fiji who are backing-up from their opening match against Australia on Saturday. Fiji Head Coach John McKee has rotated heavily for the match. Just three players who started against Australia will do so …

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Up and Under – RWC Special Edition

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. In this week’s edition ARN has expanded the scope to incorporate all not only the Americas but also from RWC 2019.   UP …

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Americas Rankings – September 22 2019

Following the completion of international competition this weekend the Americas Rankings have been recalculated. The September 22 2019 edition is the first ever featuring Bolivia. Like all teams in the rankings Bolivia began with a ranking of 30.00 points. The debut of Bolivia in test match rugby was a 109-0 …

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RWC Pool A Highlights – Ireland vs Scotland

Game six of RWC 2019 took place in Yokohama, Japan this morning. The match featured the top highest ranked competitors from Pool A. With the group containing the tournament hosts the match was one of vital interest to the tournament. To access the complete match report click here. The follow …

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