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.

Sudamérica Challenge u18s – Day 1 Results

Day 1 of the 2019 Sudamérica Challenge u18s took place on Thursday in Montevideo. Competing were Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Impressing were Argentina, and Uruguay with both countries winning both of their respective matches. Brazil also came away happy with one win and one defeat while Chile, and …

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Mélé chooses Leicester over Austin

Spain international David Mélé is no longer joining Austin Elite. The French halfback will instead return to Leicester Tigers, where he spent two seasons beginning in 2013, to become an academy coach. Mélé confirmed the decision on Spanish podcast El Tercer Tiempo. At 33 years old, Mélé was set to …

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Three Eagles in 2018-19 HSBC Dream Team

Three US Eagles standouts have been named in the official HSBC Dream Team for the 2018-19 World Sevens Series. Stephen Tomasin, Ben Pinkelman, and Folau Niua have been recognized for their form over the course of the season with selection to the overall circuit’s select side. It’s been a breakthrough …

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Americas Rankings – June 05 2019

The opening of the Nations Cup on Tuesday has seen changes to the Americas Rankings. The annual World Rugby competition this year sees Uruguay playing host to Namibia, Russia, and the Argentina XV. The first fixture saw the Argentina XV continuing their winning ways in 2019. They were up against …

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Uruguay impress at home against Russia

Uruguay impressed at Home against Russia, winning 48-26 this afternoon. The Nations Cup match served as valuable preparation for RWC 2019 which is to be the first RWC ever to involve both countries. Uruguay were the better side and this was reflected not only in the points scored but also …

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