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.

Uruguay’s Targets for the World Cup

Los Teros Head Coach Esteban Meneses has revealed Uruguay’s targets for the World Cup. The South Americans are the bottom seed in Pool D of RWC 2019. Their matches will be against Fiji, Georgia, Australia, and Wales. In an interview with Ignacio Chans, Meneses stated that Uruguay’s targets for the …

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Americas Rankings – September 14 2019

The Americas Rankings – September 14 edition have been updated following the completion of international competition this weekend. Competing in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic were two Caribbean sides in a Rugby Americas North (RAN) North Cup fixture between the 35th and 36th placed sides in the rankings. The Dominican Republic would …

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Greg McWilliams is the new RUNY Head Coach

In a move widely circulated over the past couple weeks, Rugby United New York have confirmed that Greg McWilliams will be their new Head Coach for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. He replaces Mike Tolkin, who was not renewed after leading the side through their exhibition schedule and inaugural …

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Michalak Slams Argentina

One week out from Los Pumas vs France in Tokyo former French fly half Frédéric Michalak has slammed Argentina. The RWC 2003, 2007, and 2015 player declared that only Pablo Materia is a world class player. In doing so he praised Matera as being a tremendous defender and attacker, with demonstrable …

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San Diego re-sign Louis Stanfill for 2020

Former USA Eagles lock Louis Stanfill is the latest player to re-sign with San Diego for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The 34-year-old is the 13th player to sign a contract extension with the Legion in the off-season, eight of them forwards. After flirting with retirement following Rugby World …

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RWC Missing XV – USA

Debate inevitably follows each Rugby World Cup squad announcement. We have already looked at the missing men of Argentina, Canada, and Uruguay. Today we conclude with the USA. Players eligible include all who remain active, including those injured, retired from international duty, or simply overlooked. The emergence of Major League …

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