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.

Nations Cup Preview – Uruguay vs Namibia

Two teams who will be playing at RWC 2019 will meet in Montevideo on Sunday in the form of Uruguay and Namibia. They are to play their second of three matches in the Nations Cup. In their prior matches Uruguay were 48-36 winners over Russia, while Namibia fell to a 39-25 defeat against …

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Pumitas earn emphatic victory over Fiji

Argentina beat Fiji in an emphatic victory today, winning 41-14 in Santa Fé. The result moves Los Pumitas up to second spot in the pool to be above Wales, and Fiji, and behind France who they face in their final pool match. Los Pumitas will face France on Wednesday. With …

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u20 Qualifier Preview – Canada vs USA

Canada will look to seal their place at the World Rugby u20 Trophy when they host the USA in the second leg of their North American qualifier series at Shawnigan Lake School on Saturday. The first leg ended with a 44-33 score, meaning the Junior All-Americans begin the game with …

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Test Match Preview – Chile vs Romania

In the opening weekend of the 2019 June Internationals Chile play host to Romania. The fixture is to be historic as never before have the teams met at the senior level in international competition. For Chile the game falls two weeks after their most recent test match. In the final …

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Test Match Preview – Brazil vs Spain

The world’s No24 Brazil will play host to the world’s No19 Spain for the first time on Saturday. The fixture is to be just the second time the teams have played a test match. With both being potential qualifiers for RWC 2023 it is likely that this fixture will become …

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Super Rugby Preview – Jaguares vs Sharks

The play-off’s bound Jaguares play-host to the Sharks on Saturday in Buenos Aires. In what is a homecoming fixture for Gonzalo Quesada’s side, competition points will see the team secure a home Quarter Final. Los Jaguares are top of the South African Super Rugby conference with 41 points. In second …

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