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.

Tonga name squad for Pacific Nations Cup

Tonga have named a 31-man squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup. The team is comprised largely of those expected to be part of the final selection of the Rugby World Cup, though there are four uncapped players and some notable absentees. Leicester Tigers pair Sione Kalamafoni and Telusa Veainu …

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England come from behind to beat Canada

A late try from England snatched victory from the jaws of defeat as they edged Canada 19-17 at the Women’s Rugby Super Series in Chula Vista on Saturday. With a 5-0 lead at halftime, the Canadians were in front much of the match and came oh-so-close to beating the World …

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France stun New Zealand in Super Series

France have done it again. Having defeated the Black Ferns in Grenoble this past November, Les Bleues pulled off the biggest upset of the Women’s Rugby Super Series with a stunning 25-16 win over the World Cup champions at Chula Vista on Saturday afternoon. It was an extraordinary effort from …

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Jaguares XV debut with win over Griffons

Los Jaguares XV made their Currie Cup First Division debut with a win today over the Griffons. The Argentine side outscored the hosts by 50-43 in round one of the competition. The high scoring match saw free-flowing rugby with a total of thirteen tries scored. The opening try came from …

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Argentina Call-Up Santiago Cordero From France

Argentina have made a bold move in calling-up Santiago Cordero from France. The 25-year-old joins Los Pumas from his new home of Bordeaux, doing so having stared last season for English Premiership side the Exeter Chiefs. Cordero was named in the English Premiership Dream Team for the 2018-2019 season in May. …

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