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.

Bosch Starts vs Northampton

Marcelo Bosch has been named to start for Saracens vs Northampton. The Sunday match is to be the only elite level English club match this weekend. It, however, is not part of the English Premiership. Instead the match is to be the final of the 2018-2019 Premiership Rugby Cup. Bosch …

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Vilaseca Handed One Week Suspension

Andrés Vilaseca has been handed a one week suspension by World Rugby. The Uruguayan inside center was red carded for a high tackle against Brazil on Saturday. The incident was cited and determined to have been meriting a red card for foul play and an additional week out of playing …

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Austin Elite sign Argentine center JP Aguirre

Austin Elite have added another new player to their roster. Juan Pablo Aguirre makes the move to Major League Rugby following time spent at Lindenwood University. He is the sixth South American player to join the side, and the first from Argentina. Aguirre, 24, was born and raised in Buenos …

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Connacht name touring squad for Cara Cup

Connacht have named a 26-man Eagles development squad to play two matches in the upcoming Cara Cup. The five-team tournament will see the New England Free Jacks playing host to development squads from Ireland’s four Guinness Pro 14 franchises. Former Munster utility back Mossy Lawler travels as coach of the …

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Pro D2 – Week 24 Preview

Week 24 of the Pro D2 season gets underway today. The latest round of the French second division is to be another with a range of involvement of players from the Americas. The following preview documents their involvement. The opening fixture is the only game today. It sees Mont de …

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