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.

Top 14 – Week 21 Preview

Week 21 of the Top 14 will feature matches on Saturday, and Sunday. Involved from the Americas are players from Argentina, Canada, Colombia, and the USA. The following preview details their involvement. Opening week 21 will be the 10th placed Toulon at home against league-leaders Toulouse. The home side need …

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Lezana Signs New Contract With Jaguares

Tomás Lezana has signed a new contract with the UAR. It will see him continuing to play for Los Jaguares for a further two years. The 25-year-old follows fellow back-rower Javier Ortega Desio who extended his contract last week. Both Lezana, and Ortega Desio will be Jaguares in 2020, and …

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Brazil win Core Qualifiers in Hong Kong

Brazil will return as a core team on the 2019-20 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series after claiming victory at the Hong Kong Core Qualifiers. The Yaras won all six of their games against five different opponents to regain their spot on the circuit after a two-year absence. All three pool wins …

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Pro 14 – Week 19 Preview

Today sees the start of the final month of the regular season of the Pro 14. In week 19 of the Celtic-Italian-South African League there are to be three matches involving players connected to the Americas. The following preview details their involvement. In Bloemfontein, South Africa on Saturday the Cheetahs …

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English Premiership – Week 18 Preview

Only five rounds remain in the regular season of the English Premiership. This weekend will see week 18 of the season taking place. Involved are to be RWC 2019 hopefuls from Argentina, Canada, and the USA. Getting week 18 underway will be the Sale Sharks vs Harlequins. The fixture is …

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