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.

Pro D2 – Week 30 Preview

The regular season of the French second division concludes today. Week 30 will confirm the teams who vastly shape the make-up of the 2019-2020 season. Teams are playing for (a) promotion to the Top 14, (b) to remain in the Pro D2, and (c)  to avoid relegation to the Fédérale …

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Petzer stars as Raptors rip through Warriors

A record-setting performance from Robbie Petzer propelled the Glendale Raptors to a 64-22 victory over the Utah Warriors at Infinity Park on Saturday evening. Petzer’s 34 points set a new individual mark, while the 64 points tied the team mark set by the Toronto Arrows against Utah earlier this season. …

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Comfortable win for Gold over Elite

A try in the opening minute led the NOLA Gold to a comfortable 26-14 win over Austin Elite at Gold Stadium on Saturday. The win bumped the Gold back into first place overall and stretched the Elite’s winless streak to 14 consecutive matches. The game was just barely underway when …

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Argentina XV Ready for Colombia

The Argentina XV is ready for Colombia. The Head Coach of Argentina’s national ‘next-of-XV’, Ignacio Fernández Lobbe has confirmed 24 players to travel north for the fixture. Colombia will play host to the Argentina XV in Medellín on Saturday, May 11. The fixture is to mark the beginning of international …

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MLR Preview – Glendale Raptors vs Utah Warriors

The Glendale Raptors pulled off the great escape against Rugby United New York last weekend. They’ll be hoping to find that winning feeling again when the Utah Warriors arrive on Saturday but their visitors may no be so accommodating after tasting victory themselves against Austin. There are only two changes …

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