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.

Jaguares Rocked by Double Injury Blow

In the lead-up to the home stretch of the Super Rugby season Los Jaguares have been rocked by a double injury blow. Both Ramiro Moyano, and Tomás Lezana have both been confirmed on the sidelines, adding to the list of missing Jaguares names. Moyano was injured playing against the Reds …

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Pumitas flop first up against Wales

Los Pumitas scored some amazing tries but were a flop first up against Wales. The host country of the World Rugby U20 Championship fell to a 30-25 defeat as ill-discipline cost them badly. Scoring of three of the game’s five tries was not enough for a positive result as Wales …

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MLR Semi Finals set for Sunday

A late change of plans for the Major League Rugby Championship Series will now see both Semi Finals played on Sunday. The original outline confirmed by the league last month had the top seed hosting the fourth on Saturday, with the number two seed hosting number three on Sunday. Those …

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u20 Qualifier Preview – Canada vs USA

The first of two legs to determine the North American representative at the World Rugby u20 Trophy takes place on Tuesday evening. It was Canada who defeated the USA in last year’s series hosted in Texas. This year both matches will be held at Vancouver Island’s renowned Shawnigan Lake School. …

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U20 Championship Preview – Argentina vs Wales

The 2019 World Rugby Junior World Championship kicks-off today in Argentina. The host nation will become the third country, after France and Italy, to host the U20 Championship twice. Argentina previously played host to the event in 2010. Argentina will open against western British side Wales. The Welsh have named …

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Nations Cup Preview – Uruguay vs Russia

A special Tuesday test match will take place in Montevideo tomorrow. Los Teros will take on Russia in the opening round of the 2019 Nations Cup. Uruguay welcome back Major League Rugby (MLR) players Santiago Arata, Diego Magno, Juan Echeverria, Alejandro Nieto, Mateo Sanguinetti, Rodrigo Silva, and Andrés Vilaseca. They are to …

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Madison Hughes named in Paris Dream Team

Madison Hughes earned selection to the official HSBC Dream Team for the Paris Sevens on Sunday. The USA captain was in top form, leading the Men’s Eagles to a 4th-place finish to see the team close out second overall on the season. Hughes kept the team on track following the …

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