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.

Baker and Barrett back for Eagles

The Men’s Eagles will welcome back two of their star players in London this weekend as they attempt to put the finishing touches on Olympic Qualification. Perry Baker and Danny Barrett return from injury to take part in the penultimate round of the 2018-19 HSBC Sevens Series. Two-time World Player …

Read More »

Rugby Expands Frontiers In Nación Tecla

The recent Nación Tecla Rugby Sevens event saw the sport continuing its expansion. Played in San Salvador last weekend Belize, Guatemala, and the home country of El Salvador competed in an international competition in which Belize play their first matches abroad. The Nación Tecla Rugby Sevens had both men’s and …

Read More »

Super Rugby Preview – Waratahs vs Jaguares

Game three of Los Jaguares’ four match tour of Oceania will take place on Saturday. The Argentine side will play in Sydney, Australia against the Waratahs. With both teams in contention for the play-off’s it is a vital fixture of Super Rugby. The Waratahs are coached by former Crusaders, and …

Read More »

Ardron In Engine Room Against Reds

Tyler Ardron has been named to start in the engine room for the Chiefs against the Reds on Friday. The Canadian moves from N8 to the second-row in what is to be the team’s final home match of the regular season. For the match Head Coach Colin Cooper has made …

Read More »

Jaguares Fly In Tuculet As Injury Cover

Joaquín Tuculet is to join Los Jaguares in Australia as injury cover. He is flying to Sydney today from Buenos Aires as a replacement for winger Sebastián Cancelliere who will miss the two upcoming matches in Australia against the Waratahs, and Reds. Tuculet will not arrive in time to be …

Read More »

Rugby ATL makes first batch of signings

Incoming expansion side Rugby ATL has secured their first group of players for the 2020 Major League Rugby campaign. A signing ceremony took place on Sunday afternoon for a number of players with another two currently out on loan for the remainder of the 2019 season. As expected the team …

Read More »

Full Match – Old Glory DC vs Shannon RFC

Major League Rugby expansion side Old Glory DC played their first ever match against Irish club side Shannon RFC on Sunday. More than 2,300 fans showed up to take in the historic occasion, and were treated to an exciting if slightly spiky contest. Among those lining up for Old Glory …

Read More »