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.

Paraguay Power Past Cayman Islands

In round two of the Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh) Paraguay rebounded from their defeat against Mexico to power past the Cayman Islands. Los Yákares played their best rugby of the year in completing a 57-7 win today in Medellín. Carlos Bareiro was the star as he scored a hat-trick. He …

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Ryan Matyas signs San Diego extension

Ryan Matyas is the latest USA international to extend his stay at Torero Stadium. The 28-year-old has signed a new deal with the San Diego Legion. Having signed a two-year deal in December 2018, the new agreement will see him through at least the end of the 2021 Major League …

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Surprises in All Blacks squad for World Cup

The All Blacks have shown their hand for the Rugby World Cup. Two-time defending Webb Ellis Cup winner Steve Hansen has named his final 31 for the upcoming tournament and it is not without surprises with some high profile players left out. Most notable is the exclusion of test centurion …

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Harley Davidson moves from Glendale to Atlanta

Harley Davidson has departed the Glendale Raptors, opting instead to join expansion side Rugby ATL for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old speedster confirmed the move at the RugbyTown 7s over the weekend. He is the latest of a growing contingent of young American talent in Atlanta. There …

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Graham Henry joins up with Canada for RWC

Canada will have a Webb Ellis Cup winner in their midst for the upcoming Rugby World Cup. Head Coach Kingsley Jones has enlisted the help of Sir Graham Henry, the former All Blacks supremo, as an advisor for the upcoming tournament that kicks off next month. The 73-year-old recently spent …

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Belize Gain Regional and World Rugby Membership

Rugby Americas North and World Rugby have gained a new associate member union, Belize. The Central American country joined both entities on Saturday, remarkably doing so after just four years of existence. Belize’s southern neighbor, Guatemala is a Sudamérica Rugby member. The same is true of all other continental Central …

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