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.

Lasike Free to Face Brazil

In a turn of events Paul Lasike is now free to face Brazil. The USA Eagles inside center was red carded in the loss against the Argentina XV and subsequently handed a four week suspension. Lasike was sent off in the match for stomping on opposition winger Matías Osadczuk. He …

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SR Highlights – Jaguares vs Lions

The 2019 Super Rugby season is underway. In their opening match Los Jaguares were clearly second best as they dropped a home match against the Lions in Buenos Aires. The visitors from South Africa were 25-16 winners, dominating the second half while Los Jaguares’ were their own worst enemies with …

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New York end NOLA’s winning streak

And then there were two. Rugby United New York put a halt to the NOLA Gold‘s perfect start to the season with a 27-24 win at Gold Stadium on Saturday. A late penalty goal from Cathal Marsh sealed the win and put the cap on a man-of-the-match performance from the …

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MLR Preview – Seattle Seawolves vs Toronto Arrows

A heavyweight tilt between two sides billed as title contenders will take place at the sold-out Starfire Stadium on Sunday evening. There the defending champion Seattle Seawolves await the expansion Toronto Arrows in a highly anticipated contest of particular interest to Canadian fans. Seattle is as close as it comes …

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