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 20 Preview

The 2018-2019 Top 14 season has been another one of a wide range of competitiveness. 19 rounds have been played and yet only three competition points separate 3rd from 7th. Toulouse hold a commanding lead though, a potential strong point for France’s test side moving forward. Opening week 20 will …

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Pro 14 – Week 18 Preview

Following the attention of the rugby world being glued to the final round of the Six Nations the same players will now be playing for their clubs. For Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and champions Wales this means the Pro 14. Week 18 of the league begins today and will see matches …

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English Premiership – Week 17 Preview

With the Six Nations over for the year players are back with their respective clubs. This weekend marks week 17 of the English Premiership season and sees teams with plenty to play for. Taking to the fields will be five players from the Americas. Opening week 17 will be the …

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Highlights – Martinique vs Barbados

In the opening match of the 2019 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Cup Martinique claimed a 43-14 win over Barbados. The home side were convincing winners over their southern neighbors. Martinique will play again this coming weekend. They are to again be at home with their opponents this time being Curaçao. …

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Pumitas To Tour South Africa

Los Pumitas are to tour South Africa. The Argentine u20s will warm-up for this year’s Junior World Championship by playing three matches in South Africa in April. José Pellicena will take a playing roster across the South Atlantic for a tour beginning on April 09. First up for Los Pumitas …

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Houston hold on to beat Utah by two

In a stop-start game that won’t go down as one of the classics in Major League Rugby history, the Houston SaberCats did just enough to defeat the Utah Warriors 29-27 on Thursday evening. It was the final match at Constellation Field with the SaberCats set to move to their new …

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Ardron starts for Chiefs against Bulls

Tyler Ardron continues at the back of the scrum for the Chiefs on Saturday as they head to Pretoria to take on the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld. It’s the Canadian’s fifth start of the season for the Hamilton-based Super Rugby franchise. The Chiefs are still searching for their first win …

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Jerónimo de la Fuente extends Jaguares contract

Jerónimo de la Fuente has extended his Jaguares contract. The captain of there Argentine Super Rugby franchise is now under contract until December 2020. The 28-year-old took over the captaincy this year from Pablo Matera. The former captain will be departing Los Jaguares to play for Stade Français at the …

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