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.

Jaguares Sign Mateo Carreras On Long Term Deal

Los Jaguares have confirmed the signing of Mateo Carreras. The 19-year-old Argentina u20s and Sevens player is the third new recruit for the 2020 Super Rugby season following Joel Sclavi, and Bautista Pedemonte. From the northern Argentine city of Tucumán, Mateo Carreras is not related to RWC 2019 roster member …

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Match Preview: Uruguay vs Argentina XV

Uruguay’s match preparation for RWC 2019 will conclude in Montevideo on Saturday. Los Teros will play host to the Argentina XV in a non-capped international at the Estadio Charrúa. The status of the match enables there to be additional replacements than normal. Uruguay have therefore been afforded the opportunity of …

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Urdapilleta at 10 for Pumas

In the final hit-out before the World Cup Mario Ledesma has named a predominantly first-choice side to take-on Randwick in Sydney, Australia. The match will be played on Saturday, at 1:20am Argentine time. Starting in the pivotal number 10 shirt for Los Pumas will be Benjamín Urdapilleta. He will play …

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Match Preview – Canada vs USA

North America’s finest will go head-to-head for a third time this year in the final dress rehearsal ahead of departure to Japan. Both coaches have selected strong teams that should closely resemble the lineups for their opening World Cup matches on September 26. Having lost both matches on US soil, …

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Matt Beukeboom Set for Montauban Debut

Matt Beukeboom is set to debut for Montauban. The Canadian second-rower has been named at flanker for the club’s Pro D2 match today against Valence Romans. The Canadian international joined the French Pro D2 side from the Pau academy this season. He did so after having spent three seasons with …

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