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.

Americas Rankings – August 11 2019

Following the completion of international competition this weekend the Americas Rankings have been updated for August 11 2019. They take into consideration results from Pacific Nations Cup matches involving competitors from the Americas as well as the Rugby Championship. Canada’s 33-23 defeat against Tonga saw the world’s no15 winning against …

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Jaguares XV score over 100 points against Valke

Los Jaguares XV scored over 100 points in a massive win this morning against Valke. The Argentine side converted a 68-0 half-time lead into a 122-19 victory. Ignacio Fernández Lobbe’s side scored ten first half tries, nine of which were converted by Domingo Miotti. The 2019 Super Rugby rookie continues …

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Fiji edge Samoa in low-scoring contest

A below-par Fiji side came away 10-3 winners over a determined Samoa at ANZ National Stadium in Suva on Saturday. The final match of the Pacific Nations Cup was fiercely  contested but not quite the high-flying spectacle that had been anticipated as the home side ran out of gas in …

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Japan beat USA to claim PNC title

Japan wrapped up a perfect Pacific Nations Cup by defeating the USA 34-20 in Suva on Saturday. The victory gives the Brave Blossoms their first PNC title in over a decade, owing largely to their upset win over defending champions Fiji in the opening round. The pace of the Japanese …

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NOLA sign former Brumbies back Robbie Coleman

The NOLA Gold have revealed their latest signing for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Former Brumbies utility back Robbie Coleman has signed a three-year deal that will see him through the 2022 season in New Orleans. The 29-year-old recently played for Gordon in the Shute Shield after two injury-ravaged …

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On This Day in 2015

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On this day in 2015 Argentina made history. Los Pumas would claim their official first test match victory over South Africa, doing so on the road in Durban. The 37-25 victory was comprehensive and would put the South Americans on the right track for RWC 2015. Argentina would win the …

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Canada falls short against Tonga

Canada’s Pacific Nations Cup campaign has come to a close without a win as they fell short by 33-23 to Tonga in Lautoka on Friday. A late surge closed the gap after a sluggish first hour that left them 20 points behind late in the second half. The Tongan forwards …

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