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.

Wooching signs on for more in San Diego

Psalm Wooching has signed a contract extension with the San Diego Legion. While details have yet to be officially released, it’s believed to be a three-year deal that will see the 25-year-old Hawaiian flanker staying with the Major League Rugby finalists through the 2022 season. After spending several months in …

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Brex opts for Italy using Olympic loophole

Juan Ignacio Brex is set to play for Italy in the upcoming Rugby Europe Olympic qualifier event. The 26-year-old has previously represented Argentina on the World Sevens circuit and the Nations Cup. With an Italian passport, however, he will now switch allegiance using the ‘Olympic loophole’ after observing a three-year …

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Late try lifts USA over Canada

A strong second half lifted the USA to a 20-18 win over Canada at the Women’s Rugby Super Series in San Diego on Wednesday evening. In near-identical fashion to England in the first game of the day, the Eagles recovered from an 18-8 deficit to score 12 unanswered points in …

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England come from behind to beat France

England recovered from an 18-5 halftime deficit to defeat France by a final score of 20-18 in the fourth round of the Women’s Rugby Super Series in San Diego on Wednesday. Two tries and a penalty goal from Emily Scarratt saved the Red Roses as they held Les Bleues scoreless …

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Old Glory sign Kiwi prop Gordon Fullerton

Old Glory DC have announced the signing of prop Gordon Fullerton for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. A native of Hamilton, New Zealand, the 21-year-old qualifies to play for the USA via his mother who is from Oregon. Fullerton has most recently been playing club rugby for Te Awamutu …

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Portugal overwhelm Hong Kong

The fourth match of World Rugby u20 Trophy Day One saw Portugal overwhelm Hong Kong by 59-23. It was an impressive showing from the Portuguese, scoring eight tries in all and running out to a 45-6 lead before taking their foot off the gas in the final quarter. Paul Altier …

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Uruguay maul Kenya in blowout win

Kenya were no match for Uruguay at the World Rugby u20 Trophy in Brazil as the Teritos smashed the Chipu by a final score of 63-11. The strength of the Uruguayan forward pack in the scrum and maul proved unstoppable as the Kenyans conceded nine tries to only one on …

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Japan too much for Brazil

Japan got their tournament off to a winning start as expected, overwhelming hosts Brazil en route to a 56-24 victory. While the pre-tournament favorites were short of their best, they had more than enough skill to score eight tries and pass their first test with ease. To their credit, Brazil …

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Slow start costs Canada against Tonga

A poor first half and five missed kicks at goal cost Canada victory as they fell to Tonga 26-25 in the opening match of the World Rugby u20 Trophy on Tuesday. The North Americans did well to recover from a 21-3 deficit but will be disappointed to let the game …

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San Diego sign Top 14 star Steffon Armitage

The San Diego Legion have announced the signing of former England flanker Steffon Armitage for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. He joins from Top 14 club Pau, where he has been a consistent presence for the past three seasons after spending five years with Toulon. It’s with the latter …

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