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.

Canada defeat USA at u20 Tri-Nations Cup

Canada defeated the USA 24-7 at the Women’s u20 Tri-Nations Cup in Loughborough on Wednesday afternoon. It was the first match of the tournament for Canada, who will now play England on Sunday with the title on the line. The USA wrap up their involvement having lost to the Red …

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2019 Pacific Nations Cup Preview

The 2019 Pacific Nations Cup is set to begin this weekend and for the first time since 2015 – also a World Cup year – there will be North American teams involved. It’s a tournament that many American fans would like to see return to the rotation on a regular …

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World Cup trio on MLR retirement list

Three members of the USA’s 2015 World Cup squad are among the names of retirees following the 2019 Major League Rugby season. Andrew Suniula, Zach Fenoglio, and Matt Trouville have all hung up the boots after decorated careers that saw them reach the pinnacle of the game in the United …

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Yato returns for Fiji trip to Japan

Peceli Yato will make his return for Fiji against Japan in the opening weekend of the Pacific Nations Cup. The Clermont Auvergne star missed out on the matches against the New Zealand Māori but is ready to take his place in an intimidating loose forward group set to be unleashed …

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Jamaica name men’s side for Pan Am Games

Jamaica have confirmed their men’s roster for the upcoming Pan Am Games in Lima, Peru. The team has been drawn in Pool B and will face an intimidating group of Argentina, Canada, and Uruguay ahead of the knock-out stage. Pool A consists of Brazil, Chile, Guyana, and the USA. Head …

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England beat USA in u20 Tri-Nations Cup opener

England scored a lopsided 62-0 victory over the USA to open the Women’s u20 Tri-Nations Cup in Loughborough on Saturday. The defending champions scored 10 tries and threw down the gauntlet for their next opponents Canada, who they will meet on Sunday. Phoebe Murray, Lucie Skuse, Carys Cox, and Cara …

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