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.

Highlights: RWC 1987 Final

Tournament hosts New Zealand took-on France in the 1987 RWC Final. The fixture was the deciding match of the inaugural Rugby World Cup. It would be the first of two RWC Finals between the All Blacks and Les Bleus at Auckland’s Eden Park. With it being the first ever RWC …

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Tucumán too good for Paraguay

Tucumán were far too good for Paraguay today, winning a friendly 95-8. The Northern Argentine province played at a great pace to run Paraguay ragged as former Jaguares Head Coach Raúl Pérez watched on. Los Naranjas firmly controlled  possession, forcing Paraguay to do little more other than defend throughout much …

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Liga Sudamericana facing 2021 Start

South America’s professional league, the Liga Sudamericana de Rugby is facing a 2021 start. The competition had been planned to begin in 2020 but is now being pushed-back to begin in 2021 writes Ignacio Chans. While details have not yet been finalized it is noted that the league is to …

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Anselmi To Take Charge of Sharks vs Reds

While there will be no match for Los Jaguares this weekend there will be a game for one Argentine man. Leading Americas referee Federico Anselmi is to take charge of this weekend’s Super Rugby match between the Sharks and Reds in Durban, South Africa. The match is to be the …

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Jaguares Try Named as SR Play Of the Week

Lightening has struck twice as a  Jaguares try was named as the Super Rugby Play Of the Week for the second week running. Last week Domingo Miotti’s second try against the Bulls was named as the Play of the Week. The move would ultimately see Los Jaguares defeating the Bulls …

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Moroni Ruled Out Of Facing Brumbies

Matías Moroni has been ruled out of facing the Brumbies. The Jaguares outside center suffered a blow which caused a nasal obstruction and requires surgery. The medical staff estimate that Moroni will be ready to play again on Saturday May 04 against the Stormers. The 28-year-old has been a regular …

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Ardron Starts Good Friday Clash

Canadian Tyler Ardron has been named to start the Good Friday Super Rugby clash. He will do so in the second-row for the Chiefs who are to have home advantage against the Lions in Hamilton, New Zealand. The fixture sees scrum-half Brad Weber named to captain the side in place …

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Cordero Targets Final Round Comeback

Santiago Cordero is targeting a final round comeback for the Exeter Chiefs. The Argentine winger was injured playing this past weekend in the English Premiership and it was feared that his season was over. Instead positive feedback from the medical staff has diagnosed the 25-year-old as being out of rugby …

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