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.

Chile crowned ARCh u20 Champions

With a 25-11 win over Paraguay on Saturday Chile were crowned Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh) u20s champions for 2019. The Four Nations tournament in Asunción featured Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Paraguay. Chile’s 14 point victory saw them going through the ARCh undefeated. Their win over Paraguay followed convincing victories over …

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Highlights – South Africa vs Argentina

South Africa and Argentina continued their respective RWC warm-up onfield preparations today. They did so with a meeting outside of the Rugby Championship with the hosts winning 24-18. South Africa scored twice through winger Sbu Nkosi while Argentina’s two tries were scored by forwards Guido Petti, and Pablo Matera. Los Pumas …

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Parisse stars as Italy dominate Russia

Sergio Parisse played impressive rugby today for Italy who dominated Russia in a RWC 2019 warm-up fixture. Played in San Benedetto del Tranto the Italians played their best rugby of the year in an 85-15 victory. With the goal of RWC 2019 for Italy being to advance from the group …

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SaberCats sign Tiaan Loots from Dragons

The Houston SaberCats have confirmed the signature of South African midfielder Tiaan Loots for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Hailing from Cape Town, the 27-year-old signed for the Dragons of the Guinness Pro 14 in May 2018 and had one year remaining on his contract but has agreed an …

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Nate Augspurger extends San Diego contract

US Eagles scrumhalf Nate Augspurger has extended his contract with the San Diego Legion. The 29-year-old Minnesotan joined the Major League Rugby side from Old Blue in New York ahead of the inaugural 2018 campaign. Specific terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Augspurger made his international debut for …

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Fiji names star-studded World Cup squad

John McKee has named a star-studded Flying Fijian roster for the upcoming Rugby World Cup. Included are all of the country’s top professionals with only five locally-based players, though two of those – Mesulame Dolokoto and Frank Lomani – have already been confirmed for top tier clubs post-Japan. There are …

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