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 14 Season Over for Eduardo Bello

The Pro 14 season is over for Eduardo Bello. The Zebre tight head prop will play no further rugby for Italian side Zebre in the 2018-2019 campaign. The Argentine front-rower underwent surgery on Tuesday in Parma. Bello had his knee repaired, specifically the lateral collateral ligament of his left knee. …

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MLR contributions to the ARC

The 2019 Americas Rugby Championship is now complete, which means all players have now returned to their professional clubs. For Major League Rugby this is significant as it will see the return of more than 30 players to the competition, including some who have yet to make their MLR debut. …

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Kremer Hands Jaguares A Problem

Marcos Kremer has handed Los Jaguares a problem. The starting flanker has suffered a fracture at the base of hid third metacarpal in his left hand which rules him out of facing the Stormers this coming Saturday. It sees Gonzalo Quesada’s injury list growing. Scrum-half Gonzalo Bertranou is out for …

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Roberto Tejerizo continues his Career in Romania

Former Jaguares loose head prop Roberto Tejerizo is continuing his career in Romania. Short on opportunities at Jaguares the 30-year-old has joined Baia Mare from his native Tucumán. Tejerizo is to be the first Argentine player at Baia Mare. He leaves behind Tucumán Lawn Tennis club to play abroad for …

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Utah Warriors sign Brazil flanker Arthur Bergo

Brazil’s strong form in recent months has seen a second Tupis regular signed by the Utah Warriors. Arthur Bergo joins international teammate Josh Reeves at the club for the remainder of the Major League Rugby season. The 25-year-old is the first native Brazilian to officially be signed to an MLR …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Argentina XV History was made with the Argentina XV claiming their first-ever ARC Grand Slam, doing so a year after the …

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Tomasin and Braid named in Vancouver Dream Team

Despite having no side place higher than 4th, the Americas have had two players selected to the official HSBC Dream Team for the Vancouver Sevens. The USA’s Stephen Tomasin gets the nod for the second consecutive tournament while Connor Braid is named from 10th-place Canada. Tomasin continues to make his …

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