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.

SaberCats end season with win over Utah

Two teams would see their 2019 campaigns come to a close on Saturday evening as the Houston SaberCats took a 31-27 road win over the Utah Warriors. It capped a remarkable finish to the season for the SaberCats, who missed out on playoff contention but won their last four under …

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Jaguares qualify for Play-Offs

Los Jaguares have qualified for the Super Rugby play-off’s. The Argentine Super Rugby franchise reached the final eight with two rounds remaining due to winning against the Reds earlier today, and the Lions defeating the Stormers. In securing a place in the Quarter Finals Los Jaguares will compete in the …

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San Diego signs Italian lock Joshua Furno

The San Diego Legion have moved to strengthen their second row resources with the late-season acquisition of Italian international Joshua Furno. Standing 6’7″ (2.01m), the 29-year-old brings lineout presence and also considerable experience having won 37 caps for the Azzurri including four starts in the 2015 World Cup. Born in …

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Women’s Growth in South America

World Rugby’s recent launch of the Try and Stop Us campaign to promote Women’s Rugby has seen a series of videos from the global governing body.  Of the videos one looks at South America. In a short 5 minute documentary World Rugby visited and profiled progress in São Paulo, Brazil; …

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